GIS Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

Terraformation is hiring a GIS Specialist for a full-time remote role supporting international restoration and carbon projects. The position focuses on building audit-ready geospatial datasets, producing high-quality cartographic outputs, and developing robust GIS workflows for voluntary carbon market projects.

**About the Role:**

The GIS Specialist will work closely with GIS, Carbon Science, and Restoration Ecology teams to translate complex geospatial data into compliant carbon project documentation, reporting products, and implementation-ready workflows. This role supports project design, monitoring, verification, and partner collaboration across an international restoration portfolio.

**Responsibilities:**

- Develop and maintain audit-ready geospatial datasets and documentation for carbon project validation and verification.
- Produce high-quality cartographic outputs and maps for reports, monitoring plans, and presentations.
- Perform land suitability assessments using remote sensing, drone data, and LiDAR inputs.
- Develop, document, and maintain automated spatial workflows using Python or R and Google Earth Engine.
- Organize, analyze, and visualize data using ArcGIS Pro, including advanced symbology and print-ready layouts.
- Collaborate with scientists and project managers to ensure geospatial deliverables meet methodology requirements such as VM0033 and VM0047.
- Support international partners in mapping projects and drone mapping activities.
- Draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for recurring GIS workflows.
- Support field teams with required geospatial data and occasional site visits.

**Requirements:**

- Demonstrated experience with voluntary carbon market projects and Verra VCS standards.
- Familiarity with at least one methodology such as VM0033, VM0047, or similar AFOLU methodologies.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with Esri or QGIS tools, especially in cartographic production.
- Proficiency in Python or R for geospatial automation, analysis, and processing.
- Experience with Google Earth Engine for large-scale remote sensing analysis.
- Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot.
- On-the-ground experience in forestry or restoration work.
- Basic working knowledge of PostgreSQL and PostGIS.
- Experience with Google Workspace tools.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Hands-on experience with VM0047 and/or VM0033 implementation.
- Experience preparing geospatial data packages for third-party audits or Validation/Verification Body reviews.
- Bachelor''s degree or higher in GIS, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, or a related field.
- Additional language skills such as French, Tagalog, or Spanish.
- Familiarity with machine learning or modern geospatial analysis tools.

**Additional Information:**

- Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on location and experience.
- Equity and benefits are included.
- US East Coast candidates are preferred.

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