Geospatial Ecologist

Serve as coordinator and advisor regarding geospatial and ecological modeling and analysis that supports natural resources planning and science activities for a limited geographic area.

(e.g. district or zone)

Plan and execute a variety of geospatial assessments and projects that analyze and model natural and human-induced processes and biological and physical components of ecosystems at a variety of temporal and spatial scales.

Determine and apply appropriate analytical methods to each assignment and modify or adapt standard processes and procedures as required.

Use quantitative geospatial analysis techniques to predict effects of planned or natural changes in ecological systems.

Analyze current geospatial practices and future needs of the organization served and recommend appropriate resource management strategies to higher-level specialists and managers to address those needs.

Support the integration of geospatial data into local land management decision making.
Support the integration of remote sensing into natural resource management and monitoring programs.

Analyze and evaluate current geospatial practices and future needs of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at a national programmatic level.

Develop broad guidelines for applying state-of-the-art data, analysis, and quality assurance techniques to various geospatial projects.

Develop new methods to analyze, adapt, and apply research to solve ecological and resource problems in a geospatial context.

Recommend significant and innovative methods and strategies to address those needs.

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