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Conservation GIS Analyst

Florida State University -
Tallahassee, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
From $52,000 a year

Qualifications

AI models
Conservation planning projects
Bachelor's degree in geography
Biology
Data model design
Statistics
Urban Planning
Environmental outreach
Geography
Software design
Data modeling projects
Master's degree in geography
Tooling
Writing skills
Data quality assurance
IT quality control
Bachelor's degree in urban planning
R
AI tools proficiency
Software implementation
Biodiversity
Mid-level
Master's degree in biology
Environmental Science
Quality assurance experience within IT
Bachelor's degree in biology
Data quality management
Programming languages
Environmental data interpretation
Analysis skills

Full Job Description

Department

Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI)

Responsibilities

The Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) at Florida State University is seeking a spatial conservation analyst with a strong personal interest in supporting conservation in Florida through systematic planning work. Work will involve a wide variety of data analysis and processing work including mapping, modeling, and spatial prioritization to guide land acquisition and land management decision making. We invite applications from people of all natural resource backgrounds (planning, biology, forestry, etc) who also have strong multi-platform GIS skills and an analytical mindset. This position will be approved for up to two days per week of remote work.

Conduct and assist in assessments of spatial conservation priorities for natural resources, particularly biodiversity, natural communities, and landscape integrity. Develop measures and tools to evaluate the success of conservation decisions and actions compared to conservation priorities.
Prepare reports, presentations, data analysis, and summaries for GIS-related departmental projects; conduct outreach with entities outside of FNAI for data and information.
Provide technical expertise and make recommendations in development and application of geospatial analysis, design, database implementation, procedures, and quality assurance/quality control for departmental projects.
Develop species and ecosystem spatial models using a variety of methods ranging from expert-driven to machine-learning algorithms (e.g., Maxent, Random Forest, etc.).
Develop scripts and tools to facilitate workflow efficiency, data consistency, and reproducible analysis.
Develop and maintain natural resource-based GIS layers and conduct spatial analyses for state and regional conservation planning
Assist with acquisition, organization, and maintenance of the program’s base GIS data and other databases.
Provide technical GIS support for FNAI operations; assist with GIS training for staff; assist with GIS software maintenance
Develop data dictionaries, data models, and metadata for geospatial applications, including web-based applications.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience or a Master's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

A strong personal interest in developing a career in conservation
Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software
Demonstrable experience using at least one scripting language for data analysis and presentation (Python, R, or both)
Familiarity with the strengths and weaknesses of AI tools for code development
Strong digital organization skills and a commitment to reproducible analysis methods
Some experience in the use of remote sensing
Ability to communicate well in person and in writing.
Ability to work well with FNAI staff scientists.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to serve as a representative of FNAI and interface well with professional colleagues and the public
Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Biology, Forestry, Urban Planning, or a related field and a minimum of two years of experience or an MS in one of these same fields
Some background in statistical analysis
Familiarity with geospatial foundation models and their potential conservation applications
Experience conducting analysis with Google Earth Engine
Familiarity with use of UAVs (drones) and processing UAV collected data
Familiarity with databases and SQL
Experience in species habitat or distribution modeling
Experience with natural community and habitat interpretation from aerial photographs, satellite imagery, and soil surveys.
Familiarity with Florida’s natural communities, flora, and fauna
Familiarity with Florida’s current and recent state conservation and land use planning programs, including land acquisition.
Awareness of major conservation issues, challenges, and opportunities in Florida.

Other Information

The Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) is Florida's Natural Heritage Program and state member of the NatureServe network. We are housed within the Florida Resources and Environmental Analysis Center at Florida State University . FNAI maintains a spatial database of information on Florida's rarest species and conservation lands and works on an array of applied research projects to inform conservation and land management decisions. Our funding is provided by contracts and grants from state and federal agency partners.

Contact Info

For questions, or more information, contact Frank Price, FNAI Director or Jon Oetting, Chief of Conservation Planning Services.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

Starting at $52,000.

FSU Total Rewards

FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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