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Vibrant Planet

Spatial Wildfire Analyst

... analysis, and support other wildfire analytics as assigned. The position is remote (a hybrid home-and-office arrangement based in Missoula, Montana would be preferred). Working comfortably and ...

Merrick & Company

GIS Analyst

Greenwood Village, CO · On-site +1

We are open to both hybrid or remote. The ideal candidate is motivated by challenging projects and ... Perform spatial analysis, data validation, and quality control to support project requirements

The State of Arizona

GIS Analyst Senior

$70K - $85K/yr

An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Job Duties: Performing spatial analysis in a multi-disciplinary work environment, producing products from the results, such as ...

Terrestris LLC

Senior GIS Specialist

Sacramento, CA · On-site +1

Perform advanced spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and visualization to support mission requirements ... Work Location Remote work is available; however, remote employees must: * Reside within 50 miles of ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote spatial analyst?

To thrive as a Remote Spatial Analyst, you need a strong background in geography, GIS, remote sensing, and data analysis, often supported by a relevant degree. Proficiency with GIS software (like ArcGIS or QGIS), remote sensing platforms, and scripting languages such as Python or R is typically required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills that set top performers apart. These competencies are critical for accurately interpreting spatial data, delivering actionable insights, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in remote spatial analysis roles, and how can they be addressed?

Remote spatial analysts often face challenges related to data accessibility, communication across distributed teams, and ensuring data security. Working with large geospatial datasets remotely can require advanced data management tools and reliable internet connections. Effective collaboration with colleagues in different locations is crucial, so leveraging cloud-based GIS platforms and regular virtual meetings can help maintain project momentum. Staying up to date with the latest remote sensing technologies and best practices also helps overcome technical obstacles and enhances productivity.

What is remote spatial analysis?

Remote spatial analysis refers to the process of examining and interpreting spatial data collected from a distance, often using technologies such as satellite imagery, aerial photography, and geographic information systems (GIS). Professionals in this field use specialized software to analyze patterns, changes, and relationships in the data to support decision-making in fields such as environmental science, urban planning, agriculture, and disaster management. Remote spatial analysis enables organizations to monitor large or inaccessible areas, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions without being physically present at the location of interest.

What is the difference between Remote Spatial Analysis vs Remote GIS Specialist?

AspectRemote Spatial AnalysisRemote GIS Specialist
CredentialsDegree in Geography, GIS, or related field; certifications like GISPSimilar credentials; often holds GIS certifications
Work EnvironmentData analysis, modeling, and interpretation primarily using GIS softwareData management, map creation, and spatial data handling
Industry UsageUsed across urban planning, environmental science, transportationCommon in government agencies, environmental firms, utilities
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding analysis techniques and data interpretationFocus on map creation and spatial data management

Remote Spatial Analysis involves analyzing spatial data to derive insights, often focusing on modeling and data interpretation. Remote GIS Specialist emphasizes managing spatial data, creating maps, and maintaining GIS databases. While both roles require similar credentials and work environments, their core tasks differ: analysis versus data management. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers target the right roles in the GIS industry.

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Spatial Wildfire Analyst

Vibrant Planet

Remote

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Overview:
The need for proven wildfire hazard and risk modeling has never been greater. Our wildlands are at a tipping point and need streamlined approaches to assessing, planning, and implementing wildfire risk mitigation measures. Land managers, emergency responders, community planners, insurers, and many others have needs for reliable information on wildfire risk. Further, there is emerging demand for actionable wildfire risk information from the energy, construction, and industrial sectors.
The cultivation of data and application of science into strategic frameworks that enable tradeoff analysis and risk-informed decision making is critical to reducing catastrophic wildfire events. The Vibrant Planet Platform (VPP) is a decision support system for hazard mitigation and ecological restoration so we can help communities and managers get to implementation fast and effectively adapt those plans when conditions inevitably change. Pyrologix's fire modeling capabilities are the engine that support hazard and risk modeling not only in VPP but also across many sectors including utilities, communities, and insurance. We need additional talent to support Vibrant Planet's and Pyrologix's growing demand.
We are seeking an experienced, technically skilled, and highly motivated individual with an eye for customer-focused delivery of state-of-the-art wildfire analytics. The individual will join the Pyrologix Applied Fire Science team and develop, improve, and further automate wildfire fire modeling, provide spatial analysis, and support other wildfire analytics as assigned. The position is remote (a hybrid home-and-office arrangement based in Missoula, Montana would be preferred). Working comfortably and effectively as part of a distributed team is crucial. Some travel may be required.
Responsibilities:
  • Improve fire modeling calibration and validation and potentially develop new fuel and fire modeling approaches
  • Contribute to further development of fire behavior modeling automation
  • Perform spatial and temporal data analysis across large landscapes
  • Develop and implement spatial data and modeling frameworks
  • Develop and adhere to data standards
  • Incorporate data quality assurance and quality control into all work products
  • Document methodology and contribute to reports, presentations and other publications
  • Contribute to proposal development for new business opportunities

Required Qualifications:
  • Experience designing and performing custom analyses of vector and raster results of inputs and outputs of a wide range of fire modeling systems
  • Experience parameterizing, operating and interpreting incident-level wildfire behavior modeling systems such as FSPro, FARSITE, and their equivalents
  • Proficient at using commercial or open-source GIS software (ArcMap, ArcGIS, or QGIS, for example) to perform spatial analysis of vector and raster data
  • Experience writing or editing scripts to perform spatial analysis
  • Able to function well as part of a multi-disciplinary problem-solving team
  • Excellent attention to details
  • Ability to learn new concepts quickly
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of Rothermel-based spatial fire behavior modeling systems such as FSim, RANDIG, FConst, FSPro or FlamMap
  • Working knowledge of how fire behavior modeling inputs-including surface and canopy fuel characteristics, weather/climate, and topography-affect fire behavior characteristics
  • Experience producing and/or analyzing spatial fire modeling outputs, including burn probability, fire intensity, perimeter polygons, ignition sources, such as datasets hosted on the FS Research Data Archive.
  • Experience with fuelscape vegetation and fuels datasets, such as datasets produced by LANDFIRE's vegetation team and fuels team. Some examples of these datasets include: Existing Vegetation Type (EVT), Fuels Vegetation Cover (FVC), Canopy Cover (CC), Canopy Base Height (CBH), and Fuel Disturbance (FDist).
  • Experience working in wildfire sciences and/or management, such as incident response, fuels management, fire research, etc.
  • Experience with Python geospatial libraries such as GeoPandas, Rasterio, Shapely, GDAL, and ArcPy (or equivalent in R) with the ability to utilize existing Python scripts and to contribute to the enhancement and automation of fire modeling.
  • Familiarity with land management and wildfire decision support datasets, models, software, and workflows. For example, LANDFIRE, Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS), FlamMap, Nexus, WindNinja, FSim, Interagency Fuel Treatment Decision Support System (IFTDSS), Google Earth Engine.
  • Familiarity with processing remote sensing datasets such as LiDAR, NAIP, and LANDSAT.
  • Understanding of ecology in dry forests and Mediterranean environments and ecological forest management; ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts to lay audiences.
  • Experience supporting risk-based wildfire-incident decision making as part of a large-fire incident management team (e.g., LTAN, FBAN, etc.)

Duty Requirements:
  • Full time, year-round employment with existing legal authorization to work in the US
  • Ability to work normal business hours with a team based in the Mountain and Pacific time zones
  • Remote position with an operational home office with sufficient internet speed
  • Office space available in Missoula, MT

Compensation:
  • $100-130k base salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Unlimited PTO policy
  • 401k
  • Company equity
  • Home office set-up allowance (one time)

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Vibrant Planet and Pyrologix are committed to diversity. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, or other status protected by law to apply.
We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background, but have capacity to grow into and thrive in the position after some mentoring. We do not require that you have experience with every job description task. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. We encourage each candidate to think broadly about their unique background and skill set and how it may relate to the role.

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