Geospatial Principal Investigator

Summary

Job Title: Geospatial Principal Investigator 

Department: Flatwater Inc.

Reports to: Project Manager

Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000

Location: Remote

Flatwater Inc. is looking to fill this position with the most qualified applicant, Flatwater is a subsidiary of Ho-Chunk Inc. the economic development company of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. As a Geospatial Principal Investigator, you will play a crucial role in providing expert-level strategic and technical support in the field of geospatial analysis and modeling. The Geospatial Principal Investigator is critical to advancing the mission of the Forest Service through the application of geospatial technologies and strategic problem-solving.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position requires an individual with exceptional problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of geospatial technologies, and the ability to guide and oversee complex projects. The Geospatial Principal Investigator will play a crucial role in shaping the direction of projects, providing technical recommendations, and ensuring the successful execution of geospatial initiatives in alignment with the mission of the Forest Service.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Provide expert-level strategic problem-solving to address complex technical challenges.
• Define and implement plans to achieve business goals through geospatial solutions.
• Recommend resolutions to complex technical problems and provide technical guidance to federal program management staff.
• Assess project feasibility, identify resource requirements, and evaluate strategic risks.
• Demonstrate expertise in developing complex technical proposals related to geospatial projects.
• Contribute to the creation of comprehensive proposals, addressing technical requirements and project scope.
• Oversee and manage geospatial project activities.
• Supervise project staff and ensure the successful completion of project deliverables.
• Prepare publications, technical reports, guidelines, and strategic-level documents.
• Develop assessment and recommendation documents based on geospatial analysis.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve at a strategic level.
• Able to define plans to achieve business goals.
• Expertise in developing complex technical proposals
• Proficient with managing geospatial project activities.
• Strong knowledge in remote sensing data collection, field data collection, and image processing.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare publications, technical reports, and strategic-level documents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree related to geography, GIS, remote sensing, or physical / biological / environmental discipline, including emphasis or coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling, and twelve (12) years of relevant work experience.

OR

Master’s degree related to geography, GIS, remote sensing, or physical / biological / environmental discipline, including emphasis or coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling, and ten (10) years of relevant work experience.

OR

PhD degree related to geography, GIS, remote sensing, or physical / biological / environmental discipline, including emphasis or coursework in geospatial analysis and modeling, and eight (8) years of relevant work experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees project staff for work required by the project.

WORK ENVIROMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

TRAVEL25% travel is expected for this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some weekend or evening hours may be necessary in emergency situations.

SECURITY CLEARENCE

Public Trust clearance required for this position

AAP/EEO STATEMENTHo-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.