Geospatial Analyst

Job Summary

Land IQ is seeking a skilled Geospatial Analyst to join its team in Sacramento, California. As a Geospatial Analyst, you will work closely with our team of scientists, remote sensing analysts, and other science-based disciplines to develop innovative solutions to complex agricultural and environmental challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment on a wide range of projects, supporting our team of scientists, remote sensing analysts, and other science-based disciplines.
• Develop unique spatial solutions to address complex agriculture and environmental challenges.
• Utilize knowledge of hardware, software, and application life cycles to deliver high-quality products, tools, and software enhancements in accordance with best practices.
• Be organized and methodical with communication and documentation capabilities.
• Develop and refine existing applications, geospatial analysis protocols, and spatial and statistical modeling applications to help solve complex environmental and agricultural resource problems.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S./M.A. in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Geography, or related field.
• 1-5 years of experience in GIS, remote sensing, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of ESRI's desktop software (ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap).
• Experience managing GIS data workflows and data collection methods.
• Experience with multiuser GIS systems, databases, and environments.
• Proficient in Python with knowledge in packages such as ArcPy, GeoPandas, Pandas, and Rasterio.
• Ability to modify, write and maintain scripts, routines and menus for programming GIS processes and applications.
• Experience with standard and advanced spatial analysis tasks/geoprocessing.
• Experience with raster imagery products and basic raster analysis.
• Experience designing meaningful maps and supporting the development of web applications via ArcGIS Online - Experience Builder.
• Conduct database design and management, including methods of managing data privacy.
• Prepare a variety of maps, illustrations and other graphic presentations depending on project/client needs.
• Ability to answer questions and guide entry-level staff through basic tasks.

About Land IQ

Land IQ specializes in providing solutions to challenging agricultural and environmental problems throughout the western United States. Our areas of expertise include soil science, water quality and supply evaluation, agricultural systems, ecosystem restoration, land cover analysis, salinity and nutrient management, statistics, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and regulatory policy. We offer highly competitive compensation, a complete benefits package, 401K, and funded training and development opportunities.

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