[ES_JOBS_NET] Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Analyst - Richmond, CA

[Anna De Lopez]

*Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Analyst*

Category: Environmental Informatics Program

Type: Full-time

Min. Experience: Some Experience
Program: Environmental Informatics (Geographic Information Systems) Reports
to: GIS Manager Requisition Number: EI 22-1


*About the Position*

SFEI is seeking a GIS/Environmental Analyst to join the Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) team. This position will be a full-time position
(40 hrs per week), under the supervision of the GIS Manager. A successful
candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and passionate about
applying technical skills to address environmental problems. You will
collaborate with your colleagues to ensure an optimal relationship between
science and policy through innovative approaches to information collection,
display, and analysis. Although a strong foundation of GIS skills is
required, an environmental science background to enable effective landscape
interpretation, change analysis, and mapping is ideal.
*GIS Focus Area Description*

The GIS Focus Area is responsible for serving the Institute and external
user community’s spatial information needs through collaborative and
innovative projects. Its success has provided the Institute with a strong
history of GIS expertise, including spatial dataset creation, spatial tools
and analysis, and evocative cartography. The GIS Analyst will work with
both technology and science teams to develop and implement GIS methods,
tools, and web delivery applications to support local and statewide
environmental management. GIS staff work closely with SFEI’s Clean Water
program on aquatic contaminant distribution and analysis and the Resilient
Landscapes program on wetlands mapping, resource inventories, and landscape
analyses. GIS is one of five “focus areas” in the Environmental Informatics
Program <https://www.sfei.org/programs/ei> which provides clients and
partners with the most current technology tools available to meet their
missions.


*Role Responsibilities*

Duties are likely to be diverse and will require an enthusiastic,
team-oriented individual. Typical duties will include:

·        Remote sensing, automated mapping, and digitizing to support the
Institute’s  <https://www.sfei.org/cari>aquatic resource mapping initiative
<https://www.sfei.org/cari> tool development — team-oriented code
development of GIS-specific landscape analysis tools

·        Science-driven methods development—collaboration with SFEI and
partner scientists to answer environmental management questions with GIS

·        Data acquisition—sleuthing out GIS datasets and/or GIS contacts
from various agencies, counties, cities and special districts

·        Data management—organizing and maintaining GIS data in accordance
with SFEI’s on-line data management protocols

·        Cartography—production of high-quality maps

·        Project management—tracking project progress and time management


*Qualifications* *Required Skills*

Demonstrated knowledge of GIS theory and core methods including relational
database design

·        Minimum of 3 years experience with ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop / ArcGIS
Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcServer, spatial data manipulation and formats
including Arcpy, data management, and analysis toolboxes

·        Strong technical capabilities in multiple GIS areas such as
spatial analysis, data acquisition, management, display/visualization,
spatial statistics, remote sensing, raster analysis, and imagefication

·        Experience using GIS for natural resource management

·        Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills

·        Motivation to gain and develop new technical skills

·        Ability to manage time effectively on multiple projects

·        Capability to works productively in a collaborative team setting
Ability to work independently and follow through with tasks under general
guidance from supervising staff

·        Effective written and verbal communication skills—ability to
communicate technical information to non-technical clients


*Preferred Skills*

·        Training and experience in the environmental sciences (e.g.,
coastal and wetland science, biology, geology, landscape architecture, and
aquatic ecology)

·        Experience with automation of GIS workflows Experience with
automated mapping work flows including segmentation and machine learning
model training

·        Experience with and interest in keeping up with advancing and
emerging technologies, e.g., object detection, machine learning, lidar,
multispectral imagery, Unoccupied Aerial Systems (UAS)/drones, GPS
surveying, etc.

·        Experience with GIS scripting/tool development with ArcPy,
GDAL/OGR, PostGIS, R, QGIS, or Google Earth Engine programming language(s)
Experience with the complete project lifecycle from conceptualization
through requirements definition, design, development, testing
implementation, maintenance, and user training as it applies to GIS related
technology

·        Experience in photo interpretation of wetlands, flood
infrastructure, and/or vegetation


*About SFEI*

SFEI Mission: We deliver visionary science that empowers people to
revitalize nature in our communities.

San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization which has a 27-year track record of serving local, state, and
federal agencies by developing and translating science to measurably
improve the health and resiliency of Bay-Delta ecosystems. SFEI is a
boundary organization at the interface between science and policy,
recognized nationally for our ability to build consensus to support
effective environmental decision-making and policy. Over the next five
years, SFEI will be implementing our Strategic Plan that will focus on
advancing visionary science, harnessing innovative technology and big data,
and communicating science to inform, inspire, and empower stakeholders in
an effort to fulfill our vision and mission for the Bay-Delta and beyond.

SFEI has 70 staff who represent numerous scientific and technological
fields including chemistry, modeling, ecology, wildlife biology, landscape
planning, historical ecology, geomorphology, geospatial modeling and
analysis, and web development. We are seeking a talented scientist to join
a dynamic, supportive, team-oriented work culture that is driven by our
vision and mission. We have many long-tenured staff who have built and
expanded the foundation of the organization and are looking for a key
person to grow with us.

SFEI has three major programs: Clean Water
<https://www.sfei.org/programs/clean-water>, Environmental Informatics
<https://www.sfei.org/programs/ei>, and Resilient Landscapes
<https://www.sfei.org/rl>. These programs have multiple focus areas
including the Regional Monitoring Program for Water Quality in San
Francisco Bay, the Nutrient Management Strategy, contaminants of emerging
concern, the Regional Data Center, aerial drone research, geomorphology,
multi-benefit urban greening and design, ecosystem restoration and climate
adaptation, urban biodiversity and resilience, and green stormwater
infrastructure.


*Application Information*

SFEI is committed to building a culturally diverse staff, and we strongly
encourage applications from women, people of color, and other groups
commonly under-represented in environmental science.

San Francisco Estuary Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are
committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity, and to
providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and
harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job
requirements, and individual qualifications. Qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
national origin, physical or mental disability, family or parental status,
protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran,
you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited
in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your
disability. To request an accommodation, contact us at 510-746-7355 or
admin at sfei.org.

Please note that SFEI cannot sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H-1B) to
fill this position.

No phone calls please.

*To Apply:  https://www.sfei.org/about/employment-opportunities
<https://www.sfei.org/about/employment-opportunities>*



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Anna de Lopez
Operations Assistant
San Francisco Estuary Institute
4911 Central Avenue
Richmond, CA 94804
Office: 510.746.7358
Cell: 415.608.4945
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