Terraformation is seeking a GIS Specialist to support the Forestry Team and partner organizations with their reforestation projects. Terraformation’s overall mission is to grow forests on 3 billion acres of land. Terraformation’s Forestry Team is at the center of our company and the GIS Specialist plays an important role in support of our mission by: Creating, managing and analyzing geo data for our restoration projects. As the GIS specialist, you will be working closely with our Hawaii based Forestry Team and function as the main contact for their geo data needs. You will also be working closely with our other GIS and Forestry Team staff on developing the structure and content of our geo databases and be involved in maintaining this over time. The GIS specialist will create and set up maps and layers for our field teams so they have the resources needed to map features in the field online and offline. Tools we currently use include: ArcGIS Pro, QGIS and ArcGIS online (including dashboards) A high level of expertise in using these tools is necessary in order to jump in and take on tasks. Experience in remote sensing is a plus. We are looking for a committed and diligent team player who is keen on working in a fast paced environment with experience in forestry or conservation to join our team on Hawaii Island and work on scaling a natural solution to climate change. This position is currently part-time (24hrs/week) and can be fulfilled from home-office, physical presence on Hawaii Island is required. This position can transition to full time.
Responsibilities
Setting up projects (layers, maps) in ArcGIS online
Managing groups and assigning roles
Cooperatively developing our database structure with other GIS and forestry staff
Maintaining, organizing and analyzing geo data
Collaborate with other team members (i.e. GIS staff, carbon scientist, restoration technicians) and other departments
Setting up maps and layers for field data collection using ArcGIS FieldMaps
Creating and maintaining project dashboards in ArcGIS online
Site assessments of new projects using remote sensing
Occasional site visits to verify data and provide the best tools to our field teams
Work with partner organizations and their staff to implement successful projects
Minimum Qualifications
Degree in Forestry, Environmental Sciences or related field
3+ years of experience with ERSI tools (ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online)
Experience in using ESRI FieldMaps (or former Collector App)
Valid Driver's License
Experience with Google Suite Tools
Strong written and verbal communication
Ideal Qualifications
On the ground experience in Forestry and restoration work
Negotiating, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills
Good communication and collaboration skills
Detail oriented, flexible and reliable work ethic
Good time management and planning skills
Curiosity and a passion to solve climate change
Experience with remote sensing data processing and analysis (spaceborne / airborne, multispectral / Lidar / Radar)
Experience in Python, R or other programming languages
About Terraformation Terraformation is a small startup team made up of people who passionately care about climate change. We believe climate scientists when they tell us time is running out for human beings to preserve climate conditions that support the continuation of our species. We are working to save the world from excess carbon emissions. There are many mechanisms, programs, and agreements that governments can implement to reduce carbon emissions and to sequester atmospheric carbon. However, we believe that none of these options are currently being executed at sufficient pace or scale to avert climate disaster. Terraformation aims to focus the world on pragmatically doing-what-can-be-done rather than hypothetical doomsday what-if scenarios. The most immediate, affordable, and scalable solution to climate change is to plant an enormous number of trees. Terraformation will, directly or indirectly, create 3 billion acres of new forest land within the next 30 years in order to re-absorb 45B tons per year of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It is Terraformation’s mission to accelerate natural carbon capture through forestry tech. We are committed to assisting partners remove bottlenecks to tree planting. Read more about Terraformation on our blog: terraformation.com