GIS​/Remote Sensing Specialist III

Job Title: Remote Sensing Specialist III

Job Code: MTH
117

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Reports to: Program Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisory: No supervisory/management authority

Prepared Date: 9/25/2026

The Remote Sensing Specialist III will operate uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS), process high-resolution imagery, develop geospatial products, conduct habitat and change-detection analyses, and support the publication of scientific datasets and reports. The role requires independent technical judgment, strong field capability, and the ability to work closely with scientists and research partners in office, laboratory, and remote field settings throughout the southeastern United States.

Starting Salary Range for Remote Sensing Specialist III: $65,000 – $68,000

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Includes the following:

• Obtain and maintain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot certification and Department of the Interior (DOI) small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS) pilot authorization or certification requirements.
• Plan and execute drone flight missions in compliance with FAA regulations, aviation policy, USGS requirements, approved flight procedures, and field safety protocols.
• Support drone-based fieldwork in coastal wetlands, marshes, barrier islands, forested wetlands, and other remote field locations throughout the southeastern United States.
• Operate and support multiple NDAA-compliant drone platforms, sensors, and associated Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) equipment.
• Develop, document, and improve standard operating procedures and workflows for flight planning, field data collection, imagery processing, quality control, analysis, and data management.
• Develop and execute maintenance schedules for drone platforms, sensors, GNSS receivers, and related equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidance and established protocols.
• Calibrate, update, inspect, and maintain drone, sensor, and GNSS equipment to support safe and reliable field operations.
• Process drone imagery using Agisoft Metashape, Pix4D, or comparable photogrammetry software to create high-resolution orthomosaics, dense point clouds, digital surface models (DSMs), digital terrain models (DTMs), and digital elevation models (DEMs).
• Conduct spatial analyses using drone imagery and geospatial datasets, including pixel-based and object-based habitat classification, classification accuracy assessments, spectral-index analysis, vegetation vigor assessment, biomass assessment, and multitemporal change detection.
• Apply remote sensing theory, including spectral reflectance characteristics, spectral indices, land-use and land-cover classification methods, and accuracy-assessment techniques.
• Perform GIS and spatial analysis tasks, including site optimization, buffering, spatial queries, spatial joins, zonal statistics, elevation analysis, and map production.
• Assist with the design, development, maintenance, and quality control of GIS geodatabases supporting restoration monitoring, ecological assessment, and research projects.
• Maintain proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Python, Google Earth Engine, Global Mapper Pro, RStudio, Trimble Access and Business Center, Emlid Studio, and other Government-approved tools.
• Manage, organize, document, publish, and share geospatial datasets in accordance with Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC), and project-specific standards.
• Develop complete…