Geospatial Analyst

Biohabitats • Denver, CO

4d • $75,000 - $88,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Biohabitats is seeking an ecologically focused Geospatial Analyst to join our Southern Rocky Mountain Bioregion team in Denver, CO. The Geospatial Analyst will be responsible for data collection, data management , map creation, and spatial analyses for a wide variety of project types and scales including watershed and ecological assessments, wetland delineation, restoration planning, climate resiliency, federal/state environmental permitting , and integrated water strategie s. Work will focus primarily on projects in Biohabitats’ western bioregions , with supporting services provided to our eastern bioregions . T he ideal candidate is highly organized, self-directed, adaptable, possesses effective communication skills , and is passionate about the environment. Biohabitats works with public, private, and not-for-profit clients to restore and regenerate life-supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. Our shared mission to restore the earth and inspire ecological stewardship serves as the foundation for our practice, while self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose define our culture. As a perpetual purpose trust owned company, Biohabitats’ commitment to nature is resolute. We provide outstanding benefits , as described on our Careers page .

Requirements

• At least one (1) year of experience working in a consulting firm .
• Foundational knowledge of GIS and spatial data principles and standards .
• Extensive knowledge and experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online , ArcGIS Field Maps , and ArcGIS Survey123 .
• Ability to collect GIS requirements from clients, communicate actionable solutions , and create data management workflows to increase efficiency .
• Environmental, social, or ecological data collection and management experience.
• Experience with g eospatial modeling, landscape ecology/ biodiversity metrics, and ecosystem service quantification .
• Automation and scripting experience using Python to streamline repetitive workflows .
• Ability to self-manage and work both independently and in a collaborative, team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD software, especially AutoCAD and Civil 3D , and transfer data between CAD and GIS .
• Experience using the Adobe suite of graphic tools ( including Photoshop, Illustrator , and InDesign ) to produce high quality cartographic products .
• Experience with remote sensing and image analysis such as image processing, classification , and data extraction .
• Experience with site-scale projects in Colorado or New Mexico .
• Experience communicating in public outreach and stakeholder workshops .
• Ability to travel for field work and/or workshops in multiple states .

Responsibilities

• Generating, managing, maintaining , and conducting quality control of data that inform a wide variety of environmental and ecological projects .
• Developing visually appealing, legible , and informative map s to communicate natural resource assessments and project design .
• Developing working, interactive, online, and cloud-based (ArcGIS Online) web maps and field forms for a broad suite of implementation needs including internal field work efforts, client communication, community engagement , and public interaction .
• ETL data management of both spatial and tabular data to improve workflow efficiency .
• Automation of mapping and data management processes , including streamlining existing data management processes .
• Conducting natural resources and watershed inventories, and field assessments.
• Design and execution of analyses using ModelBuilder and Python to streamline complex spatial analysis tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees