Geographic Information Systems Analyst

Seasonal GIS Analyst

We are seeking a Seasonal GIS Analyst with knowledge, experience, and interest in the fields of geospatial data processing and analysis to apply these skills towards analyzing images of farm fields and orchards captured by drones.

• Process sets of images captured by drones to produce georeferenced mosaics (raster data) using stitching software.
• Perform a wide variety of raster and vector based analytic tasks related to georeferenced imagery of farm fields and orchards.
• Use internal tools, workflows, and models to process imagery of agricultural fields.
• Generate maps and reports.
• Generate polygon vector layers based on customer description of farm field experiment locations and zonal analysis of raster data.
• Perform zonal analysis of raster data using a combination of automated tools and manual workflows.
• Use internal tools and workflows to automatically detect and analyze weeds in agricultural fields.
• Inspect results and make edits to shape files using quality assurance workflows.
• Communicate project status clearly and effectively to lead analyst.

• • Bachelor’s degree in geography, environmental science, GIS, or a related field, or a GIS Certificate.
• • Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
• • Experience working with raster and vector data.
• • Remote sensing knowledge – preferred.

• • Strong work ethic.
• • Detail oriented.
• • Ability to work independently and on a team.
• • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• • Ability to work within a team or independently, with a can‑do attitude, and willing to work until the job gets done.

General office environment – computer and telephone work. Onsite.

Typical work hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Weekend work is highly likely and required.

VIVA USA, Inc. is an IT consulting firm headquartered in Rolling Meadows, IL servicing clients nationwide. We provide services in IT, Telecom, Finance & Accounting, Clerical/Admin and Engineering categories. VIVA USA Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam‑era or disabled veteran.