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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive GIS expertise in species range mapping, including proficiency in ArcGIS and Python for automation. Capable of validating spatial data and producing high-quality geospatial deliverables in compliance with federal standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Extensive GIS ExperienceFWS Range Mapping SOP KnowledgeProficiency in ArcGISProficiency in Python for GIS AutomationStrong QA Documentation Skills
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Hard Skills
GIS ExperienceSpatial Data NormalizationSpatial Intersect ValidationCritical Habitat AnalysisCoordinate Reference System TransformationsSQL for Spatial Data QueryingArcPy ScriptingSpecies Range MappingGeospatial DeliverablesCloud Data Platforms
Tools & Technologies
ArcGISQGISDatabricksCloud Data Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
GISP Certification
Industry Keywords
FWS Range Mapping Standard Operating ProcedureFederal Environmental ApplicationsNOAA FisheriesMarine Species Range DataAnadromous Species
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudPythonSQL
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead production of complete species range maps for all marine and anadromous taxa in compliance with the FWS Range Mapping Standard Operating Procedure
- Obtain and review the FWS Range Mapping SOP at or before project kickoff
- Aggregate and normalize spatial data from cloud data platform outputs, applying CRS transformations and spatial format standardization
- Validate spatial intersects against authoritative geographic layers, addressing dynamic habitat boundaries and overlapping Critical Habitat designations
- Facilitate iterative range map reviews with FWS Ecological Services and NOAA Fisheries SMEs
- Incorporate feedback and produce revised map versions
- Produce QA documentation for each individual range map and ensure maps meet SOP acceptance criteria before government submission
- Coordinate FWS Ecological Services sign-off on the Range Map Set deliverable
- Support development of updated range maps after production as part of operational handoff documentation
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree and 8 years professional experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years professional experience, or an Associate's degree and 10 years professional experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent and 12 years' professional experience
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- All work must be performed within the United States
- Extensive GIS experience focused on species range mapping or federal environmental applications
- Direct experience with FWS Range Mapping SOP or equivalent federal range mapping standards
- Proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent GIS platforms
- Proficiency in Python for GIS automation and spatial data processing, including ArcPy or equivalent scripting libraries
- Proficiency in SQL for querying and validating spatial data within cloud data platforms
- Experience with coordinate reference system transformations and spatial data normalization
- Experience conducting spatial intersect validation and Critical Habitat analysis
- Strong QA documentation skills for geospatial deliverables
- Preferred: Experience with NOAA Fisheries marine or anadromous species range data
- Preferred: Familiarity with Databricks or cloud data platforms for spatial data retrieval
- Preferred: Experience coordinating formal government deliverable approvals
- Preferred: GISP certification or equivalent
Benefits
Comp & perks- Potential eligibility for overtime
- Potential eligibility for shift differential
- Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus