Conservation GIS & Remote Sensing Analyst

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. seeks a GIS/Remote Sensing Analyst to support conservation planning across the Southern Region.

Based in Ridgeland, MS, you will apply GIS and remote sensing tools to prioritize conservation efforts, maintain spatial records, and assist with communications highlighting DU’s work. You'll delineate parcel boundaries, evaluate sites for carbon project eligibility, coordinate due diligence, and produce maps and reports for diverse audiences while collaborating with regional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, or related field.
• Three years GIS experience preferred, or a master's degree with GIS and spatial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GIS and remote sensing techniques, data management, and spatial analysis.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro and related GIS technologies.
• Ability to create high-quality maps, visualizations, and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage geospatial data for conservation projects and monitoring.
• Support landowner enrollment and project delivery by screening eligibility and developing boundaries.
• Conduct spatial analyses and landscape-scale conservation planning with interdisciplinary teams.
• Create maps, reports, and products communicating results and status to diverse audiences.
• Produce GIS documentation for easement establishment, baseline reports, and monitoring.
• Document methodologies and analytical approaches for internal and external use.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in GIS or related field

Master's with GIS and spatial analysis

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. seeks a GIS/Remote Sensing Analyst to support conservation planning across the Southern Region.

Based in Ridgeland, MS, you will apply GIS and remote sensing tools to prioritize conservation efforts, maintain spatial records, and assist with communications highlighting DU’s work. You'll delineate parcel boundaries, evaluate sites for carbon project eligibility, coordinate due diligence, and produce maps and reports for diverse audiences while collaborating with regional