Houston-Galveston Area Council

GIS Analyst - Remote Sensing Analyst


PayCompetitive
LocationHouston/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 994
      Employer Industry: Regional Planning and Geospatial Analysis

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
      - Work remotely with a dynamic and supportive team
      - Chance to make a tangible impact on the Houston-Galveston region
      - Engaging work environment focused on critical regional issues
      - Utilize advanced technologies and methodologies in geospatial data analysis

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Develop methodologies for data development, analysis, and modeling from remote sensing and geospatial data
      - Process and analyze large area aerial, satellite, and radar imagery to extract relevant features and information
      - Handle and process regionwide LiDAR data to classify point clouds and create detailed 3D models
      - Integrate remote sensing data with GIS platforms to create comprehensive spatial datasets
      - Collaborate with a diverse team of experts to communicate findings effectively

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Bachelor's degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, GIS, Geoinformatics, Environmental Science, or a related field
      - Minimum of 3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, or in job-related duties
      - Proficient in remote sensing software such as ENVI, ERDAS Imagine, and GIS software like ArcGIS Pro
      - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for geospatial data processing
      - Excellent verbal and written communication skills

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Master’s degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, GIS, Environmental Science, or a related field
      - Experience with advanced machine learning techniques for remote sensing data analysis
      - Certification in remote sensing or GIS
      - Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or R for automating data processing tasks

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  • About the company

      The Houston-Galveston Area Council is the region-wide voluntary association of local governments in the 13-county Gulf Coast Planning region of Texas. Its service area is 12,500 square miles and contains more than 6 million people.