Job Summary:  

Chloeta is seeking a Natural Resources GIS Analyst (Intermediate Level) to support forest health monitoring and geographic information systems (GIS) projects. The role involves insect and disease risk modeling, aerial survey data compilation, mapping, GIS analysis, training, and technical support to advance regional forest health initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Job Classification: Permanent, Full-Time

Duty Station: Vallejo, California (some travel within the state required)

Travel: Up to 10%. Contingent on business needs

Compensation:

This pay band reflects Chloeta’s good faith estimate of the range it expects to offer; Chloeta reserves the right to alter this range if business circumstances change.   

• $75,000 - $90,000 annually
• FSLA Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct insect and disease risk modeling, aerial survey data compilation, GIS mapping and analysis.
• Provide mobile GIS mapping, poster/presentation development, and other graphic design support.
• Build and maintain GIS systems and intranet sites to disseminate maps and geospatial data.
• Perform spatial modeling/analysis including slope, volume, area, viewshed, raster rectification, 3D animations, and image analysis.
• Import/export spatial and tabular data; maintain and update major GIS feature classes.
• Create custom GIS tools using ModelBuilder, Python, R, SQL, and other programming languages.
• Provide ad hoc and video-based training modules; review technical documentation.
• Support data collection, database management, report preparation, and metadata development.
• Coordinate with database administrators and national teams to integrate geospatial data.
• Assist in forestry, wildlife, fire, pest management, inventory, land cover/use, hydrographic, and demographic modeling projects.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• GIS analysis and mapping, including spatial modeling (slope, volume/area, viewshed), raster rectification, 3D animations, and image analysis.
• Aerial survey data compilation and insect/disease risk modeling.
• Geodatabase management: import/export spatial and tabular data; maintain/update major GIS feature classes; develop metadata.
• Automation/tooling using ModelBuilder, Python, R, and SQL.
• Mobile GIS/GPS data collection and QA/QC.
• Cartography and communication: posters/presentations, graphics, and intranet content for disseminating maps and geospatial data.
• Training delivery (ad hoc and video-based) and technical document review.
• Coordination with database administrators and national teams to integrate geospatial data.
• Support for forestry, wildlife, fire, pest management, inventory, land cover/use, hydrographic, and demographic modeling projects.
• Ability to meet reporting/deliverable schedules, safeguard government equipment/data, and travel within California as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Soils, Geology, Hydrology, Geography, or Earth Science.
• Required: Minimum five (5) years of intensive experience in a field requiring extensive use of GIS and related tools 
• Preferred: Master’s degree in GIS.

Physical Requirements:   

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• This job operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.  

Benefits:   

Eligible employees receive the following benefits:  

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance  

• Health Savings Account (HSA)  

• MDLIVE  

• Benefit Hub  

• Paid Annual Leave/PTO  

• Paid Sick Leave  

• Paid Holidays  

• 401(k)  

• Basic Life  

• Voluntary Life Insurance  

• Accident Insurance  

• Short Term Disability  

• Long Term Disability  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

Pre-employment Requirements  

Due to the nature of Chloeta’s services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings: government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee’s written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work. Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process  

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy  

Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and/or alcohol testing at any time during the period of employment, including without prior notice.  

EEO Statement  

Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  

About Chloeta  

Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements.