Remote GIS Forestry Technician (Seasonal) – Road Mapping

Green Diamond

Athens (GA)

Remote

USD 24,000 - 34,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Green Diamond is seeking an early-career GIS professional to support Gulf region foresters by digitizing and maintaining forest road networks. You will work with aerial imagery, GPS data, and field information to create accurate GIS layers for planning harvests and operations.

Responsibilities include road digitizing, data attribution, quality checks, and mapping with ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro. Fieldwork using a company vehicle will verify road locations and support foresters in harvest layout, with

Qualifications

Associate degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, GIS, or related field (bachelor preferred).
Experience digitizing and editing data in ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro.
Field forestry experience and knowledge of forest road systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Actively support a safe workplace and participate in the company safety program.
Digitize forest roads in GIS using aerial imagery, GPS data, and field information.
Attribute road data accurately and completely, including road type, surface, and condition.
Quality-check and edit road data to keep the company road network accurate and current.
Produce accurate, comprehensive, and clear maps using ArcMap and other GIS tools.
Enter and maintain field data in GIS and forestry databases.
Work closely with the Harvesting and Inventory GIS groups to keep data consistent and current.
Collect and verify road locations and conditions in the field using GPS and other forestry equipment.
Assist foresters with Harvest Plan preparation and road layout.
Flag harvest boundaries, stream protection zones, and key habitat features as needed.
Maintain legible, detailed records and write technical reports.
Support other forestry projects as needed, including plantation monitoring, prescribed burning, and wildfire response.
Collaborate with other departments to meet their needs while maintaining a high level of productivity.