Natural Resources GIS Analyst/Programmer position.
The position is full time temporary, and would be positioned in Vallejo, CA. Could you please post this opportunity to the list? Thanks!
Background:
Our client has the need for technical and analytical support for developing and streamlining workflows to prepare and process spatially-explicit datasets. This position shall require programming in multiple languages including Python, and R. The position shall also require advanced knowledge of the following software packages applications: ArcGIS 10, MS Access and MS Excel.
Work shall be performed at client facility in Vallejo, CA.
Position Tasks:
- Python programming to compile datasets.
- Automation, using python, of multi-scale (i.e. ecoregion subsection, and bioregional scale) analysis of bioclimatic, vegetation, wildlife and other natural resource data. In addition, multi-scale summarization of socio-economic data shall also be required.
- The development of raster surfaces and lists from supplemental data shall be required to produce inputs for modeling ecosystem dynamics, disturbance regimes and other vegetation analytics.
- Develop cartographic products and perform live on-screen presentations to show how data sets were created, how to interpret the resultant outputs and present preliminary summary statistics.
- Oral and written communication regarding how datasets were generated or what underlying assumptions are implicit in hypothesis tests.
- If required, create a knowledge transfer plan to coordinate ongoing work with other designated parties. This includes identifying and documenting:
o Project management processes
o Points of contact
o Location of technical and project management documentation
o Status of ongoing technical initiatives
o Key personnel
o Identify pending actions required of the Government
o Establish status meetings for effective communication with the appropriate Contractor/Government personnel for the period of transition
Other Desirable Skills:
Coursework and work-related experience pertaining to natural resource management, as well as analytical techniques for modeling and assessing dynamic ecological communities.
Knowledge and ability to work within the ArcGIS on-line environment.
Duration of Project:
It is estimated that this project will require 1920 hours. Work shall be completed by December 31, 2018, with the possibility of extension.
Please send resume and cover letter by 4/14/2017 to:
Morgan J. Omdal | GIS Manager