GIS/UAS ANALYST - 42003667

State of Florida • Milton, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly technical and professional position responsible for administering the Blackwater Forestry Center’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) programs. The role involves developing and maintaining geodatabases for various forestry-related data, converting and reformatting data from multiple sources, and collecting data in the field using GPS and drones. The analyst will also serve as a liaison for UAS use, demonstrate safe flying techniques, and perform UAS missions for State Forest activities, prescribed burning, and wildfire support. Additionally, the position requires providing wildfire and emergency response support, maintaining UAS equipment, researching GIS and UAS needs, and providing training to agency personnel.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and seven (7) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, or administrative work; or
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, or administrative work; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Possession of a valid class E driver license.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Certificate.
• Occasional to moderate travel required.
• Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Blackwater Forestry Center’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) programs.
• Develop and maintain geodatabases that track wildfire, wildfire risk, prescribed fire, timber management, threatened and endangered species location and abundance, invasive exotics location and containment, hydrologic restoration progress, road maintenance and repairs, wildlife habitat management, recreation management, boundary line issues, easements, and more.
• Convert data from various sources including ARCGIS, photogrammetry software, and UAS mapping software.
• Reformat existing data.
• Collect data in the field using GPS, drones (UAS), and other technologies.
• Maintain data integrity.
• Create and update maps, tables and publications for the Bureau of Field Operations and State Forest projects.
• Assist in distributing GIS data and tools to enhance the efficiency of Florida Forest Service programs.
• Serve as a liaison with FFS bureaus regarding the use and management of Unmanned Aircraft Systems on projects.
• Demonstrate safe UAS flying techniques and follow all FFS UAS policies and procedures.
• Perform flights for requested UAS missions across the agency which may include missions in support of State Forest activities, prescribed burning, wildfire support, and other missions as assigned.
• Work across agency lines providing UAS support to other partnering agencies as necessary.
• Provide wildfire and emergency response support as directed, which includes potential deployment of UAS for incident data collection and mapping.
• Assist in developing smoke management, wildfire prevention, prescribed fire, pre-suppression burning, and hazardous fuels mitigation plans.
• Help with other areas as needed.
• Responsible for the proper maintenance of all UAS equipment assigned to the Blackwater Forestry Center.
• Ensure the preventative maintenance schedule is being accomplished for all UAS equipment.
• Ensure all applicable Agency and/or FAA/NTSB reports are being completed.
• Responsible for tracking and ensuring timely repairs as necessary.
• Research the GIS and UAS needs of the Florida Forest Service.
• Provide technical support, as requested to district personnel.
• Responsible for providing UAS and GIS training to agency personnel (all UAS training will be under the guidance and assistance of the UAS Operations Manager).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual Boot Allotment
• Annual Uniform Allotment
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED