Geospatial Analyst II: Wildfire Risk & Response

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Texas A&M Forest Service seeks a Geospatial Analyst II to join the Enterprise Data & Analytics team in College Station. The role focuses on developing data-driven solutions to enhance wildfire preparedness, response, and resource management.

Responsibilities include conducting advanced geospatial analyses, automating workflows, and communicating insights through reports and visualizations. Strong proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, Python, and remote sensing is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, spatial sciences, math, statistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years in geospatial analysis or statistical analysis; advanced degree may substitute.
• Strong data analysis capabilities: creating, organizing, manipulating, maintaining, analyzing, and visualizing data.
• Analytical skills in environmental geospatial modeling, remote sensing, or spatial statistics.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects with sound judgment.
• Proficient in ArcGIS Pro, Python, and remote sensing software; working knowledge of relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven solutions to improve wildfire response and resource management.
• Conduct advanced geospatial analyses for wildfire and natural resources challenges.
• Automate workflows to maximize efficiency and response times.
• Communicate insights through reports, visualizations, and interactive platforms.
• Compile and manage complex tabular, vector, and raster data sources to support analyses and applications.
• Collaborate within FERM and participate in geospatial working groups and training.
• Occasionally support emergency response operations, including extended hours and weekends.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Statistical analysis

ArcGIS Pro

Python

Remote sensing

MS Office

Data visualization

Relational databases

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry/natural resources/spatial sciences/math/statistics

Tools

Power Automate

Power BI

Google Earth Engine

Job description

Texas A&M Forest Service seeks a Geospatial Analyst II to join the Enterprise Data & Analytics team in College Station. The role focuses on developing data-driven solutions to enhance wildfire preparedness, response, and resource management.

Responsibilities include conducting advanced geospatial analyses, automating workflows, and communicating insights through reports and visualizations. Strong proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, Python, and remote sensing is required.