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Wildfire Analyst
United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
JavaScalaGitSQLPostgreSQLCI/CDLLMsControlsResearchGISCollaborationRisk Modeling
About the role
- You will translate complex fire behavior and suppression concepts into a map of wildfire risk across the United States.
Responsibilities
- Decision Support: Support the use of fire behavior analysis in a nationwide wildfire risk assessment.
- Engineering Support: Translate operational fire workflows into technical software user stories.
Requirements
- Years of experience: 5+ years in geospatial wildfire analysis, fire behavior modeling, or related technical skills.
- Specific technical or software skills required:
- Fire Science: Deep knowledge of surface/canopy fuel models and fire behavior simulation software.
- Geospatial Tools: Experience with spatial display and analysis with GIS software (QGIS, MapInfo Professional, ArcGIS, etc.).
- Travel is required: Approximately 5%
Nice to have
- NWCG Qualifications: FBAN or LTAN qualification preferred but not required.
- Experience as a wildland firefighter working in fire behavior positions desired.
- A current red card is not required.
- FBAN or LTAN qualification preferred but not required.
Skills
- Experience with spatial display and analysis with GIS software (QGIS, MapInfo Professional, ArcGIS, etc.).
- Model wildfire hazards and risks using various fire behavior software (IFTDSS, LANDFIRE, BEHAVE etc...) and GIS tools.
Benefits
- Educational requirements: Degree (Equivalent work experience will be accepted in place of the education requirement)
Company info
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