Resource GIS Analyst

Employer
Manulife Forest Management
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and conduct spatial and descriptive resource information system updates with silvicultural activities, inventory data and other information.
  • Provide technical support (mapping and analysis) to MFM operations for the compilation of annual harvests, establishment, and other site preparation activities.
  • Conduct quality control with respect to stand information, spatial data, and silvicultural information.
  • Support the effective operational deployment of GIS tools, information collection tools, analysis tools, and applications. 
  • Assist with special projects as requested.
  • Assists in advancement of MIMTA business development objectives including property transactions, timberland investment analysis, decision support tools, systems, and other strategic business objectives.
  • Supports conformance with SFI certification requirements and support management systems that enable the advancement of MIMTA forest stewardship commitment.
  • Supports all aspects of property data tabulation for periodic property appraisals.
  • Work closely with Operational Foresters to support GIS needs, improve communication, and enhance data quality.

What are we looking for

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in forestry or related discipline is required.
  • Three or more years professional experience in resource information / GIS management and analysis with a strong preference for forestry operations experience.
  • GIS data management, spatial analysis, and map production expertise using Esri software products including ArcPro, ArcMap, Esri Collector, and web-based workflows.
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of forest operations and the information and analysis needed to support silviculture activities.
  • Knowledge in areas of forest inventory, geographic information systems, and growth and yield systems.
  • Programming experience in SQL Server or Python is desirable.
  • Must have strong PC technical skills.
  • Ability to handle diverse support requests with professionalism and a strong customer support mentality.
  • Must have strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Must be a team player.
  • Must be highly motivated and entrepreneurial.
  • Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Charlotte, NC
Application Deadline:
Link to Full Job Posting:
https://careercenter.eforester.org/jobs/view/resource-gis-analyst/85512805/

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