GIS/UAS ANALYST - 42002225 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Florida; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Boot Allotment

Annual Uniform Allotment

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a GIS/UAS Analyst to administer the Chipola Forestry Center’s unmanned aircraft and GIS programs. The role includes developing geodatabases to track wildfire risk, timber management, species locations, and more, and creating maps for state forestry projects.

The position requires a degree, substantial GIS/UAS experience, and an FAA Part 107 certificate.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 7 years of related experience or a bachelor’s degree with 3 years of related experience.
• A master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience; valid driver license required.
• FAA Part 107 certificate is required; occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Chipola Forestry Center’s UAS and GIS programs.
• Develop and maintain geodatabases for wildfire, timber, species, and other data.
• Create and update maps and datasets; distribute GIS data to enhance program efficiency.
• Provide UAS/GIS training and support to district personnel; supervise field data collection.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

UAS operations

Data integrity

GIS data management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution

Tools

ARCGIS

Photogrammetry software

UAS mapping software

Job description

Requisition No: 885858

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GIS/UAS ANALYST - 42002225 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42002225

Salary: $56,049.24 - $62,000.12

Posting Closing Date: 10/22/2026

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

GIS/UAS ANALYST

(CLASS TITLE: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II)

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

• INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY-- ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

Contact

Charley Ferrer, [phone]

Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, or administrative work; or

A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, or administrative work; or

A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Requires possession of a valid class E driver license.

• ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).


• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.


• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Additional Requirements

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Certificate.

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

Note

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Job Duties

This is a highly technical and professional position responsible for administering the Chipola Forestry Center’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) programs for the Chipola Forestry Center.

Develop and maintain geodatabases that track wildfire, wildfire risk, prescribed fire, timber management, threatened and endangered species location and abundance, invasive exotics location and containment, hydrologic restoration progress, road maintenance and repairs, wildlife habitat management, recreation management, boundary line issues, easements, and more. Convert data from various sources including ARCGIS, photogrammetry software, and UAS mapping software reformats existing data, collect data in the field using GPS, drones (UAS), and other technologies as provided, and maintain data integrity. Create and update maps, tables and publications for the Bureau of Field Operations, State Forest projects, and assist in distributing GIS data and tools to enhance the efficiency of Florida Forest Service programs.

Serve as a liaison with FFS bureaus regarding the use and management of Unmanned Aircraft Systems on projects. Demonstrate safe UAS flying techniques and follow all FFS UAS policies and procedures. Perform flights for requested UAS missions across the agency which may include missions in support of State Forest activities, prescribed burning, wildfire support, and other missions as assigned. Work across agency lines providing UAS support to other partnering agencies as necessary.

Provide wildfire and emergency response support as directed, which includes potential deployment of UAS for incident data collection and mapping. Assist in developing smoke management, wildfire prevention, prescribed fire, pre-suppression burning, and hazardous fuels mitigation plans, and help with other areas as needed.

Responsible for the proper maintenance of all UAS equipment assigned to the Chipola Forestry Center. Ensure the preventative maintenance schedule is being accomplished for all UAS equipment and all applicable Agency and/or FAA/NTSB reports are being completed. Responsible for tracking and ensuring timely repairs as necessary.

Research the GIS and UAS needs of the Florida Forest Service and provide technical support, as requested to district personnel. Responsible for providing UAS and GIS training to agency personnel. All UAS training will be under the guidance and assistance of the UAS Operations Manager

Performs other duties as assigned.

The Following Special Benefits For This Position Include

• Annual Boot Allotment
• Annual Uniform Allotment

Benefits

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;


• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;


• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;


• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)


• Flexible Spending Accounts;


• Tuition waivers;


• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

Special Notes

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.