Johnson Outdoors

Survey Specialist

Johnson Outdoors$77K — $90K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in geomatics, GIS, geology or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in GIS, geospatial discipline, or hydrographic data collection.
  • Advanced knowledge of hydrographic data collection systems and methods.
  • Nautical experience and ability to safely navigate watercraft during surveys.
  • Familiarity with U.S. state rules for watercraft operation and safety equipment.
  • Mechanically adept, particularly in low voltage wiring.
  • Ability to travel for extended periods, including internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Creates high definition lake surveys through data collection with a crew.
  • Analyzes and researches lake areas to optimize data collection resources.
  • Assists in organizing and executing multistate data collection logistics and compliance with regulations.
  • Maintains logs for vehicles and equipment, ensuring it's regularly inspected and serviced.
  • Provides training and assistance to contractors during data collection efforts.
  • Reviews collected data for accuracy and collaborates with management and GIS teams.
  • Gathers information on lake features and navigational aids to support data collection.
  • Innovates new workflows and explores advanced data collection systems.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with profit sharing and annual pay increases.
  • Generous paid time off, holidays, and comprehensive health benefits.
  • Training opportunities including a tuition assistance program.
  • 401k plan with company match and deferred contributions, plus insurance benefits.
Full Job Description
Survey Specialist

Creates high definition lake (or other body of water) surveys by performing on the water data collection used to create digital lake maps. Communicates and coordinates tasks between independent contractors and the geographic information technology team to ensure raw lake data is converted into digital maps.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Creates high definition lake surveys by collecting data used to create digital lake maps in conjunction with data collection crew.
  • Analyzes lake areas to allow efficient use of data collection resources. Researches, analyzes, reviews and adapts data collection techniques to increase data collection efficiency and accuracy.
  • Assists with organizing, planning and executing data collection efforts in a multistate area, assists in organizing logistics for data collection crews. Assists in overseeing the survey crew and maintains the watercraft ensuring compliance with state or provincial watercraft regulations and safety requirements.
  • Maintains usage logs for vehicles, boats and hardware, regularly inspect all equipment for maintenance issues and maintains survey equipment.
  • Assists data collection efforts for independent contractors and provides overall training as needed. Assists with the installation and inspection of hardware on contractor boats when needed.
  • Reviews and processes collected data for accuracy and coverage. Assists in proprietary data collection techniques. Reviews collected data with management as well as the GIS team for accuracy and coverage.
  • Assists in researching and obtaining information sources for lake area feature information including popular or common names for lake geographic features, accesses, points of interest and navigation aids.
  • Develops workflow and researches new data collection systems and ideas.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
  • None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in geomatics, geographic information systems, geology or equivalent.

Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in geographic information systems, geospatial discipline and/or hydrographic data collection.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Advanced knowledge of hydrographic data collection systems and methods.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills to assist in coordinating crew activities and communications between the crew and GIS staff.
  • Nautical experience and ability to safely operate watercraft while engaged in survey activities.
  • Understanding of United States and state rules for watercraft operation and safety equipment.
  • Mechanically adept (specifically low voltage wiring).
  • Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods and able to travel internationally.
  • Able to lift and work with items that weight up to 50 lbs.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and GIS software, hardware and data inputs.
  • Compensation range $77,000 - $90,000 depend upon experience.

What you will receive:
  1. Share in the company's success - Competitive base salary, with additional earning potential through participation in the annual discretionary cash profit sharing program, and eligibility for annual pay increases.
  2. Find your work/life balance with generous paid time off and holiday benefits, health insurance and wellness plans.
  3. Further your career with training opportunities including our tuition assistance program.
  4. Plan for your future with our 401k with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, life and LTD insurance, and more.

About Johnson Outdoors

Johnson Outdoors is a leading global outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality products. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Gear. Johnson Outdoors' familiar brands include Old Town Canoes and Kayaks, Ocean Kayak, Carlisle Paddles, Minn Kota Motors, Humminbird fish finders, SCUBAPRO dive equipment, and Eureka! camping and hiking equipment. The company has operations in 24 countries and sells products to customers in more than 90 countries around the world.
Learn more about Johnson Outdoors
Size
1,400 employees
Market Cap
$679.7 million
Industry
Net Income
$68.6 million
Founded
1970
5 Year Trend
+8.7%
Revenue
$631.8 million
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