Project Overview
Think Wild’s Beaver Works Oregon program is seeking an experienced GIS specialist to analyze pre- and post-restoration aerial imagery and thermal data to evaluate the ecological impacts of a habitat restoration project conducted under our Beaver Works Oregon program.
This short-term project will require the contractor to develop a reproducible workflow and generate visual and written outputs that contribute to grant reporting and long-term monitoring strategies. There is option for contract extension and/or future contracts depending on project need and availability.

Scope of Work & Deliverables
The selected contractor will:

● Develop and document a reproducible GIS workflow to assess:
○ Open water extent
○ Greenline (riparian vegetation) width
○ Thermal imagery indicators of groundwater seepage
● Analyze imagery datasets provided by Think Wild (NDVI, aerial, and thermal)
● Create:
○ 3–5 high-quality maps
○ 2–3 summary data tables or graphics
● Draft 1–2 paragraph written summaries of findings for each analysis metric

● Participate in 1–2 brief virtual check-ins with the Think Wild team Final Deliverables Due by September 15, 2025:
● Reproducible GIS workflow and metadata
● Final maps and visualizations
● Written summary of analysis results (for grant reports)
● Georeferenced datasets/layers (optional but preferred)

Qualifications

Required:
● Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, or similar GIS platform
● Experience working with aerial and satellite imagery
● Familiarity with vegetation classification and hydrologic mapping
● Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Preferred:
● Experience analyzing thermal imagery and/or groundwater indicators
● Background in restoration ecology, watershed science, or landscape hydrology
● Knowledge of Columbia Plateau or Eastern Oregon ecosystems
● Familiarity with Beaver Dam Analog (BDA) or similar nature-based restoration methods