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Environment Agency; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government environmental agency seeks a confident Geomatics Analyst to join the National Monitoring Survey team. This role focuses on remote sensing products to support intertidal vegetation mapping and environmental monitoring. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and strong GIS skills, with experience in processing aerial imagery and spatial data. The position offers flexibility in location with a national collaboration approach.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong GIS skills using ESRI software.
• Experience with airborne optical imagery for habitat mapping.

Responsibilities

• Process aerial photography and other optical datasets.
• Produce mapping for saltmarsh extent and zonation.
• Edit spatial features based on remote sensing interpretation.

Skills

GIS skills (ESRI products)

Remote sensing data analysis

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, GIS, Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcMap

Job description

Overview

At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusiveness to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed. We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual to join our team of Geomatics Analysts within the National Monitoring Survey team. This role focuses on the delivery of remote sensing products, with a strong emphasis on the use of airborne optical data to support intertidal vegetation mapping, particularly saltmarsh extent and zonation. A key part of this work contributes to the Environment Agency's statutory reporting obligations under the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations, helping to assess and monitor the condition of intertidal habitats. You will work as part of a small, collaborative team to produce high-quality spatial data that supports environmental monitoring and reporting. The role involves processing and analysing aerial photography and other airborne optical datasets, with additional use of satellite and drone data where appropriate. There may also be a requirement to collect and integrate ground truth data to support and validate remote sensing outputs. The team is national and collaborative, providing specialist services to enable effective evidence across the business. The post is based with flexibility to be located near an EA office, with travel to hub bases as required.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyse aerial photography and other airborne optical datasets (airborne data, including optical, hyperspectral, or LIDAR) and satellite imagery (optical / SAR); use drone imagery where appropriate.
• Produce Saltmarsh extent and zonation mapping from high-resolution aerial imagery and support opportunistic Macro Algae monitoring in intertidal zones.
• Edit existing spatial features and digitise new extents based on remote sensing interpretation; identify vegetation types in imagery using a broad classification system for intertidal habitats.
• Support environmental monitoring and incident response through other remote sensing analyses.
• A relevant degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, GIS, Environmental Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong GIS skills, ideally using ESRI products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or ArcMap), and experience working with large spatial datasets for analysis and reporting.
• Practical experience with remote sensing data, particularly airborne optical imagery; understanding of image classification techniques for habitat mapping. Experience with satellite and drone data is beneficial.
• Familiarity with feature class management and spatial editing workflows; comfortable identifying vegetation types in imagery.
• Strong organisational skills, professional attitude, ability to work independently and meet deadlines; effective communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, GIS, Environmental Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Competences

• Data and Information Management: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data and information; confident in handling spatial data, editing features, digitising extents, and applying robust data management practices.
• Achieves Results: Sets and delivers high work standards; prioritises tasks and resources to meet targets; demonstrates drive and resilience under pressure.
• Scientific Knowledge: Applies scientific knowledge to interpret airborne imagery and classify habitats; produces products from remote sensing and spatial data to support monitoring and decision-making.