GIS/Remote Sensing Analyst - New York, NY
Friday April 25th 2008
Filed Under GIS Analyst
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: GIS/Remote Sensing Analyst
Reports to: Panthera Corridor Initiatives Coordinator
Location: New York City
Position Type: Full-time
Compensation: $45,000-$55,000 depending on experience
Position Available: June 15, 2008
Application Deadline: May 25, 2008
To apply, send a resume, letter of interest, and work samples to:
Nicole Williams
Program Officer
Panthera
1370 Avenue of the Americas, 19th Fl
New York, NY 10019
Fax: 646-365-1601; no phone calls please
Email: n.williams@panthera-foundation.org
Summary of Position
Panthera, a young and dynamic conservation organization focusing on the world’s wild cat species, seeks a GIS/Remote Sensing Analyst responsible for compiling and managing geographic data resources, analyzing data, and producing high quality maps. Primary responsibilities include: managing and operating the program’s Geographic Information System, locating and integrating data from multiple sources, conducting geographic analyses and modeling, and classifying medium and high resolution satellite imagery. The GIS/Remote Sensing Analyst must be a highly organized self starter, proficient in ArcGIS and ERDAS Imagine, who is able to communicate effectively and work with little supervision.
Principal Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a large geospatial library to serve the geographic extent of project countries and maintenance of accurate metadata; develop and incorporate geographic data from diverse formats and sources.
Perform advanced analysis, modeling, and query operations to provide support for high level conservation planning and project development; perform vegetative classification of satellite imagery.
Create and maintain original geographic data using digitizing, georeferencing, and spatial analyst tools.
Produce clear and compelling maps for a variety of audiences and uses.
Contribute to writing and editing of project related documents including articles, scientific papers, reports, brochures, and web content; compile narrative reports on data analyses performed.
Establish contacts with other GIS and Remote Sensing professionals as well as geographic institutions from project countries to research, locate, and obtain geographic data needed to meet goals of the project.
Contribute to, enlarge and uphold Panthera’s policies toward Equal Employment Opportunities for women, minorities, veterans, the handicapped and other protected groups.
Qualifications
Broad working knowledge of ArcGIS, including experience with Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, and ArcToolbox.
Working knowledge of ERDAS Imagine, and experience with supervised classifications of medium and high resolution satellite images.
Minimum 3 years experience working with GIS systems and/or a Master’s degree in the field.
Ability to set priorities, organize work-flow, and work independently at several tasks at once, with minimal supervision.
Flexibility to work quickly under changing deadlines and conditions, and recognize changing needs and requirements.
Excellent computer skills a must, including office and presentation software.
Excellent English language skills, verbal and written; fluency in a second language is an asset.
Knowledge of conservation, wildlife, and environmental sciences a plus.
International travel experience is an asset.
Panthera is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/H/V