GIS/Remote Sensing Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a GIS/Remote Sensing Analyst for the Southern Region to support conservation planning and habitat delivery across 13 states. You will apply GIS/remote sensing tools, delineate parcel boundaries, evaluate carbon project eligibility, and help maintain monitoring databases.

Located in Ridgeland, MS, the role emphasizes collaboration, project management, and clear communication of results to diverse audiences, with a focus on wetland conservation and land stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field required; three years GIS experience preferred, or Master's with GIS/spatial analysis experience.
• Experience with GIS and remote sensing techniques, data management, image classification, accuracy assessment, metadata, and spatial analysis.
• Strong skills in ArcGIS Pro and related GIS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage geospatial data for conservation projects, easements, and monitoring—QA/QC and dissemination.
• Support landowner enrollment and project delivery by screening eligibility and reviewing property documentation.
• Conduct spatial analyses and landscape-scale conservation planning with interdisciplinary teams.
• Create maps, reports, and products communicating results, status, and outcomes to diverse audiences.
• Produce GIS documentation for easement establishment, baseline reports, monitoring, and habitat delivery.
• Clearly document methodologies and analytical approaches for internal/external use.

Skills

GIS

Remote sensing

Spatial analysis

Data management

Metadata

Image classification

Maps and visualizations

Technical reporting

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Lifelong learning

Conservation interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, or related field

Master's degree with GIS and spatial analysis experience

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

GIS technologies

Job description

GIS/Remote Sensing Analyst – Southern Region

Ridgeland, Mississippi

Ducks Unlimited, Inc (DU)., the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, is seeking an experienced GIS/Remote Sensing Analyst to support conservation planning and habitat delivery across our 13-state Southern Region and will work collaboratively with staff across all departments. Working collaboratively with staff across departments, the Analyst will apply GIS and remote sensing tools to prioritize conservation efforts, support landowner enrollment in conservation programs, maintain spatial records, quantify project outcomes, ensure data quality, and assist with communications that emphasize the benefits of DU’s conservation work.

The position will primarily support Flyway Forests, DU’s reforestation carbon program operating in Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Working closely with the Program Manager, the Analyst will delineate parcel boundaries, evaluate sites for carbon project eligibility, coordinate spatial due diligence and contract support, maintain project and monitoring databases, and integrate project information into DU’s national conservation tracking systems. In addition, the successful candidate will collaborate with GIS and conservation professionals throughout the region, support baseline documentation and easement monitoring efforts, and bring strong project management, communication, and analytical skills, along with a passion for wetland conservation.

This position will report to the Director of Conservation Science & Planning for DU’s Southern Region and will cooperate with DU staff across the region. This position will be located at DU’s Southern Regional Office located in Ridgeland, Mississippi.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, or a related field.
• Three years of GIS experience preferred, or a master's degree with GIS and spatial analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of GIS and remote sensing techniques, including data management, image classification, accuracy assessment, metadata, and spatial analysis.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro and related GIS technologies.
• Ability to create high-quality maps, visualizations, and technical reports.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Interest in conservation, natural resources, and land stewardship

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage geospatial data for conservation projects, easements, and monitoring—including compilation, QA/QC, maintenance, and dissemination
• Support landowner enrollment and project delivery by screening eligibility, developing boundaries, and reviewing property documentation with program staff
• Conduct spatial analyses and landscape-scale conservation planning in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Create maps, reports, and other products that communicate results, project status, and conservation outcomes to diverse audiences
• Produce GIS documentation for easement establishment, baseline reports, monitoring, and habitat delivery reporting
• Clearly document methodologies and analytical approaches for internal and external use

Benefits/Pay:

Salary will be based on experience and education.

• comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage
• three weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and ten paid holidays
• 401(k) plan (including partial employer match)
• tuition reimbursement

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information, except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.