GIS Analyst – Onsite

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GIS Analyst – Onsite

• Geographic Information Systems, GIS, Software, ArcGIS, QGIS
• raster data, vector data
• Remote sensing, geospatial data processing, geospatial data analysis
• georeference mosaics, stitching software, georeferenced imagery
• process imagery, agricultural fields, polygon vector layers, farm field experiment, customer description, zonal analysis
• automated tools, manual workflows, quality assurance workflows

We are seeking a Seasonal GIS Analyst with knowledge, experience, and interest in the fields of geospatial data processing and analysis to apply these skills towards analyzing images of farm fields and orchards captured by drones.

• Process sets of images captured by drones to produce georeference mosaics using stitching software.
• Perform a wide variety of raster and vector based analytic tasks related to georeferenced imagery of farm fields and orchards.
• Use internal tools, workflows, and models to process imagery of agricultural fields.
• Generate maps and reports.
• Generate polygon vector layers based on customer description of farm field experiment locations and zonal analysis of raster data.
• Perform zonal analysis of raster data using a combination of automated tools and manual workflows.
• Use internal tools and workflows to automatically detect and analyze weeds in agricultural fields.
• Inspect results and make edits to shape files using quality assurance workflows.
• Prepare processing results for customer delivery.
• Communicate project status clearly and effectively to lead analyst.

• Bachelor’s degree in geography, environmental science, GIS, or a related field, or a GIS Certificate.
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Experience working with raster and vector data.
• Remote sensing knowledge — preferred.

• Strong work ethic
• Flexible working schedule
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Willing to work until the job gets done.

General office environment — computer and telephone work.

Onsite

Typical work hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Weekend work is highly likely and required.

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, disabled veteran.

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