GIS Analyst

GIS Analyst – Urban Forestry, LiDAR, UAS & AI

Location: Brentwood, TN (Preferred) Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: $78,000 – $93,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

About ArborPro

ArborPro USA is a fast-growing leader in software and field services for urban tree management. We deliver GPS-based tree inventories, tree condition assessments, pest and disease diagnostics, and comprehensive Urban Forest Management Plans to municipalities, utilities, and institutional clients nationwide. As we continue to scale our technical capabilities, we are expanding our geospatial and remote sensing team to support data-driven urban forestry solutions.

Position Overview

The GIS Analyst – Urban Forestry, LiDAR, UAS & AI supports ArborPro's urban forestry, sustainability, and planning initiatives through advanced geospatial analysis and remote sensing workflows. This role applies GIS, LiDAR, UAS (drone) data, and machine learning / AI techniques to analyze, model, and visualize urban tree canopy and related environmental datasets.

Success in this role will include:

• Delivering high-quality urban tree canopy and land cover analyses

• Applying LiDAR, UAS, and AI-driven methods to improve data accuracy and efficiency

• Producing clear, defensible maps, models, and technical deliverables

• Supporting stakeholders with reliable geospatial tools and analysis

Key Responsibilities

Urban Forestry & Geospatial Analysis

• Conduct urban tree canopy (UTC) and land cover assessments

• Process and analyze LiDAR, aerial, satellite, and UAS imagery

• Perform change detection, feature extraction, and canopy classification

Advanced Analytics & Technology

• Apply machine learning and AI techniques to imagery and LiDAR datasets

• Evaluate model performance and conduct validation and accuracy assessments

• Support continuous improvement of analytical workflows and methodologies

UAS & Field Operations

• Operate UAS/drones for geospatial data collection in compliance with FAA regulations

• Perform fieldwork as required to support data collection and verification

Data Management & Visualization

• Develop maps, dashboards, web GIS applications, and technical reports

• Manage and maintain spatial databases and geospatial datasets

• Support internal teams and external stakeholders with GIS tools and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Forestry, Data Science, or a related field

• Master's degree preferred

• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise

• Experience with LiDAR, remote sensing, and urban tree canopy analysis

• Proficiency in Python and geospatial machine learning / AI workflows

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or ability to obtain

• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to travel and perform fieldwork as required

Preferred Experience

• Deep learning or machine learning applied to imagery or LiDAR classification

• Web GIS development, dashboards, and spatial databases (SQL)

• Experience with photogrammetry and drone mapping software

Equal Employment Opportunity

ArborPro USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78, $93,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person