GIS / Remote Sensing Scientist

About This Role

Lead and develop remote sensing research projects for environmental and ecological investigations, applying geospatial knowledge to support policy and programs addressing environmental problems in Florida and the southeastern US.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead remote sensing research projects, including identifying, downloading, and manipulating remote sensing data, organizing data files, integrating data into ArcGIS for analyses, and implementing analytical methods.
• Succinctly write results that resonate with receiving audiences.
• Provide leadership to the geospatial services team, including training GIS staff on remote sensing applications.
• Develop and clearly depict geospatial analyses and workflows, ensuring work products can be easily interpreted and recreated.
• Effectively organize, write, and edit technical reports, user guides, peer review summaries, data collection memos, and other technical documents.
• Plan, implement, document, and accurately record data collected using an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS, aka. drone).
• Utilize remote sensing data collected via drone (UAS), aerial, and satellite to evaluate water conditions and flows, estimate ChlA in water, and classify vegetative communities.
• Interpret remote sensing data to evaluate water, vegetation, and habitat conditions, identify submerged aquatic vegetation, and apply novel approaches using custom or known algorithms like NDVI, NDCI, NDWI.
• Conduct remote sensing field data collection safely, documented accurately, and in compliance with applicable protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Develop appropriate field validation monitoring to calibrate remote sensing estimates.

Requirements

• 5+ years progressive experience in environmental / ecological remote sensing applications
• 3+ years experience in spatial / non-spatial data analysis and/or technical reporting
• Demonstrated expertise in collecting and applying remote sensing data for environmental and ecological investigations
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in remote sensing data, geospatial analyses, and application of spatial analyses to environmental issues in Florida and the southeastern US
• Solid technical writing skills
• Willingness to step into project management
• Ability to work on DOD contracts (US citizenship required)
• Ability to pass drug testing and a background check

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources or similar with Masters degree preferred.
• 5 years of progressive experience in environmental / ecological remote sensing applications and 3 years of experience in spatial / non-spatial data analysis and/or technical reporting.

Nice to Have

• Masters degree in Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources or similar
• 3 years of UAV experience (data acquisition, processing, and scope development)
• LiDAR processing experience
• Experience in satellite data, including ESA sensors, data processing and applications
• GIS Professional Certificate (GISP) or ASPRS certifications
• Graduate degree in related fields
• GIS and/or Remote Sensing experience in water resource management, ecological applications, and resilience/vulnerability assessments
• Experience in python scripting in the GIS framework
• Public sector project experience (state, local, and federal government)
• Prior project management experience, including developing scopes and budgets, managing workflows, and completing quality review of deliverables
• Training or supervisory experience
• Experience presenting data and final products to technical peers and/or clients
• Competency in water quality, environmental compliance, coastal management, habitat and species monitoring, resiliency and adaptation planning, shoreline restoration and monitoring, and/or environmental protection policies and programs

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications