GIS Analyst

GIS Analyst

Job Description

Description:

Summary:
We are seeking a Seasonal GIS Analyst with knowledge, experience, and interest in the fields of geospatial data processing and analysis to apply these skills towards analyzing images of farm fields and orchards captured by drones.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Process sets of images captured by drones to produce georeference mosaics (raster data) using stitching software.
Perform a wide variety of raster and vector based analytic tasks related to georeferenced imagery of farm fields and orchards.
Use internal tools, workflows, and models to process imagery of agricultural fields.
Generate maps and reports.
Generate polygon vector layers based on customer description of farm field experiment locations and zonal analysis of raster data.
Perform zonal analysis of raster data using a combination of automated tools and manual workflows.
Use internal tools and workflows to automatically detect and analyze weeds in agricultural fields.
Inspect results and make edits to shapefiles using quality assurance workflows.
Prepare processing results for customer delivery.
Communicate project status clearly and effectively to lead analyst.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in geography, environmental science, GIS, or a related field, or a GIS Certificate.
Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software such as ArcGIS or QGIS
Experience working with raster and vector data
Remote sensing knowledge – preferred

Skills/Abilities:
Strong work ethic
Flexible working schedule
Detail oriented
Ability to work independently and on a team
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to work within in a team or independently, with a can-do attitude, and willing to work until the job gets done.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General office environment – computer and telephone work.

Notes:
Onsite
Work Hours: Typical work hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Weekend work is highly likely and required.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status