Remote Vegetation Ecologist

KBR - Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd

Sioux Falls, SD, USA
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Spatially referenced data processing
Raster and vector data analysis
Vegetation type, cover, and height mapping
** KBR is seeking a Remote Vegetation Ecologist to support the USGS EROS Center in Sioux Falls, SD. The role involves processing spatial data to update vegetation maps and contributing to fire management planning tools, requiring expertise in GIS and remote sensing. **

Job Summary

  • The primary focus of this position is to process and manipulate spatially referenced data to update maps of existing vegetation type, cover, and height for the United States.
  • This position works with the existing team to process and analyze raster and vector data as well as other databases to assist in keeping vegetation after disturbance up to date and creating fire regime products.
  • KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** KBR is seeking a Remote Vegetation Ecologist to support the USGS EROS Center in Sioux Falls, SD. The role involves processing spatial data to update vegetation maps and contributing to fire management planning tools, requiring expertise in GIS and remote sensing. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • spatially referenced data processing
  • raster and vector data analysis
  • vegetation type, cover, and height mapping
  • accuracy assessments on map products
  • Python scripting for geospatial data
  • ArcGIS Pro and QGIS experience
  • understanding of US ecosystems

Nice-to-have

  • innovate new mapping methods
  • Classification and Regression Tree models
  • vegetation classification systems
  • differentiating land cover features
  • field data collection methods

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of recent and related work experience in ecology
  • Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in remote sensing, ecology, landscape ecology, forestry, or other relevant field
  • Three years of continuous U.S. residency
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation

Work Rights

Must have 3-year US residency for credentialing

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