Remote Forestry Technician: GIS & Data for Conservation

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Forestry Technician to join a fully remote team focused on sustainable forest management. You will analyze spatial data, monitor forest health, and support conservation initiatives from anywhere in the United States.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong analytical skills, and collaboration via virtual channels to deliver data-driven forest plans and ecological assessments.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, GIS, or related field.
• Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and remote sensing techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze forest data using GIS and remote sensing tools.
• Develop and implement forest management and reforestation plans.
• Conduct ecological assessments and monitor biodiversity.
• Prepare reports and maps summarizing findings for conservation.
• Model forest growth with specialized software and assess impacts.
• Collaborate with foresters and environmental scientists remotely.

Skills

GIS software

Remote sensing

Data analysis

Independent worker

Communication skills

ArcGIS

QGIS

Education

Degree in Forestry/Environmental Science/GIS

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Remote sensing software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Forestry Technician to join a fully remote team focused on sustainable forest management. You will analyze spatial data, monitor forest health, and support conservation initiatives from anywhere in the United States.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong analytical skills, and collaboration via virtual channels to deliver data-driven forest plans and ecological assessments.