Sr. Specialist, GIS

about 3 years ago
Full time role
Seattle, WA, US... more
Seattle, WA, US... more

Job Description

About DroneSeed:
DroneSeed is transforming a 300-million-acre global landscape deforested since the 1990s.  Our mission is simple: we want to make reforestation scalable.  With the largest forestry company in the world planting only 1-million-acres per year (400-million to 700-million trees) it would take several hundred years to replant this deficit with current tools.  That’s where our technology using drone swarms, survey and data collection, and proprietary seed delivery vessels can substantially help.  We work primarily in post-wildfire environments to support revegetation using heavy lift drone swarms.  We’ve pioneered seed vessels and tailored them to survive in different ecosystems.  Our aerial survey and data collection process allows us to microsite terrain and deliver the right seed prescription to precise ground locations. We continually integrate rapidly evolving aircraft and hardware technology which enables us to operate in some of the world’s most challenging terrain environments.     

We also use our tools to support critical elements of the forest regeneration pipeline, specifically for production of seed and seedlings for reforestation. This is a growing part of our business, and demands the same urgency and and focus on scalability that we apply to our pioneering drone operations. 

DroneSeed is focused on a future in which seed, seedlings, and drone operations are utilized to reforest after wildfire and generate carbon credits. DroneSeed is focused on becoming the largest generator of carbon credits from natural based solutions. Carbon credits are already a $200B+ industry in the EU and the $4B US industry is expected to grow as already major forest managers have converted areas to ‘Carbon Farms’ to finance operations in other areas. In addition to the financial opportunity, DroneSeed is focused on the ecological imperative to develop better tools to reduce the growing reforestation debt in which 13% of US Forest Land has few to no trees--much of this on government land.   

DroneSeed is a Techstars alumni founded in 2016 to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. We work with 3 of the 5 largest timber companies in the United States, other private landowners, State and Federal entities, and are backed by partners like Social Capital, Spero Ventures, the 1st CEO of DocuSign, and others focused on solving the world’s hardest problems. 

What you'll be doing:
As a Sr. GIS Specialist, you will be part of a detailed and driven team that supports drone operations through survey data processing, mission planning, and creating maps for customers.  You will be integral to the entire mission planning life cycle, which includes evaluating geodata, processing LiDAR and multispectral imagery, maintaining organization of large quantities of spatial data, using custom software to generate missions, and identifying and digitizing micro/macro seeding sites, exclusion zones, and operational areas. Finally, you’ll partner closely with our operations and product teams to improve the data collection process in order to deliver better insights to our customers.  

You have the following skills and experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree required in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Forestry, Computer Science or a related field. 
  • 2+ years of experience using GIS software to perform standard spatial analyses and create map assets to face challenging real-world environmental problems. Experience in open-source software, spatial data process libraries, Python and/or R, SQL, and command-line tools and workflows are a plus. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of photogrammetry, and experience in processing LiDAR data, multispectral imagery, and aerial photo interpretation. 
  • Experience working with large quantities of spatial data with excellent organization and data management skills. 
  • Ability to manage requests from various departments, juggle multiple priorities, and create high-quality deliverables. 
  • Desire and ability to work independently and autonomously.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an innate attention to detail.
  • Exposure to UAS, knowledge of requirements and regulations, and/or FAA Part 107 certified are a plus.
  • Knowledge or experience in forestry or a related field is a plus.
Benefits of working at DroneSeed: We're focused on making a positive impact on the environment.  We value a highly diverse team, have a mix of fixed office and remote workforce, and optimize for maximum collaboration. Our headquarters is located in Seattle (Ballard), Washington but we have employees across the Pacific Northwest, New Zealand, and New York State.

Other Information: This role is a contract to hire and 100% remote. Candidates must be eligible to work in and primarily based in the United States. DroneSeed is an equal-opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse team.  If you’re deeply committed to our mission and ready to bring your GIS and problem solving skills to teams focused on multi-vehicle, heavy-lift drone operations in some of the world’s most challenging terrain environments, we’d love to speak with you.

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