Marine GIS Spatial Analyst

CSS seeks to hire one full-time employee to assist with geospatial studies to support marine spatial planning in U.S. coastal waters. This position is located with the Marine Spatial Ecology Division of the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, NOAA which works to provide scientific products supporting marine spatial planning and ecological and social science studies to support sustainable growth of the Blue Economy. This position will be responsible for supporting projects as a full member of a research team or as an independent researcher under general direction and guidance on project objectives, limits, work plans, and conclusions. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the development of marine spatial planning research and products related to screening and siting of various ocean industry and conservation sectors Position Duties Development of geodatabases, geoprocessing tools, derived data products to support high-end spatial analysis, data analytics, and visualization applications to support decision making Organize and input data into databases, maintain accurate detailed records of observations, measurements and results Set and meet deadlines for completion of work in timely manner Work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to other relevant projects as directed Qualifications BS or MS Degree plus 2 - 5 years of relevant experience required Background in marine science is preferred and experience supporting NOAA or BOEM is highly desirable. Automation of data preparation, workflows and spatial processing Proficient in the methods, practices and techniques of advanced spatial modeling, including raster and vector analysis and cartography Proficient with ArcMap 10.X, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online CSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer who provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://cssinc.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1284646-319907.html