GIS Analyst - Remote Sensing Analyst

59m59 minutes ago

Houston-Galveston Area Council

Houston, US · Full-time · $75,000 – $110,000

About this role

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions, serving 13 counties and over 7 million people. We address issues crossing city and county lines, including transportation, senior safety, job connections, disaster recovery, and water quality preservation. Join us to help make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.

We seek a skilled Remote Sensing Analyst for image processing, data analysis, and modeling from aerial, satellite, radar imageries, and LiDAR data. The role emphasizes developing methodologies for land cover classification, vegetation analysis, hydrology, and urban planning applications. Ensure accuracy and reliability in all feature extraction processes.

Process and analyze large area aerial, satellite, and radar imagery to extract features and enhance image quality. Handle regionwide LiDAR data to classify point clouds, create 3D models, and extract spatial information. Integrate remote sensing data with GIS platforms for comprehensive datasets.

Develop visualizations and maps to communicate findings and support decision-making. Collaborate with a diverse team of experts in a supportive and dynamic work environment. Contribute to a forward-thinking organization making tangible impact on the Houston-Galveston region.

Requirements

Degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, GIS, Geoinformatics, Environmental Science, or a related field
Strong background in remote sensing
Proficient in LiDAR processing
Proficient in deep-learning image analysis
Skilled in image processing and data analysis from aerial, satellite, radar imageries, and LiDAR data
Experience ensuring accuracy and reliability in feature extraction processes

Responsibilities

Develop methodologies for data development, analysis and modeling from remote sensing and geospatial data, including land cover classification, vegetation analysis, hydrology, and urban planning applications
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, create detailed 3D models and extract meaningful spatial information
Integrate remote sensing data with GIS platforms to create comprehensive spatial datasets
Develop visualizations and maps that effectively communicate findings and support decision-making processes
Collaborate with a diverse team of experts in a supportive and dynamic work environment