Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Overstory uses AI and advanced satellite imagery to help utilities identify vegetation risks and build a safer, more resilient electrical grid. The Freelancer Forest Analyst will analyze satellite imagery to identify declining trees and tree species, and perform quality control on vegetation risk assessments while working closely with the Lead Arborist.
Responsibilities
- Identify declining trees on satellite images
- Identify tree species on satellite images
- Quality control the work of our team (ex. correct tree species, hazard trees, tree height, vegetation encroachment, and overhang, etc.)
Skills
- Experience as a forester or arborist, ideally ISA Certified Arborist
- You're well versed with GIS tools like QGIS and ArcGIS
- Experience interpreting tree characteristics from satellite images
- You have a strong attention to detail
- Exceptional verbal, written and visual communication skills in a fast-paced environment
- You're a team player that seeks out feedback
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Benefits
- Remote work from one of the listed countries: United States, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Ireland, Estonia, Portugal, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, or Canada.
- We gather once a year in-person for our unforgettable team gathering event.
- Option to occasionally meet up for in-person collaboration.
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