Geospatial Data Specialist | $70/hr Remote

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Position: Geospatial Data Specialist

Type: Contract

Compensation: $20 – $70/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end projects in QGIS, managing raw spatial data acquisition, cleaning, and producing final map outputs.
  • Document workflows and reasoning in real-time while performing data management, spatial analysis, and map production tasks.
  • Organize, clean, and validate diverse spatial datasets to ensure high accuracy and consistency throughout the process.
  • Manage projections, coordinate systems, and spatial references to optimize data interoperability and output quality.
  • Style and symbolize map layers for clarity and professional presentation in various contexts.
  • Troubleshoot issues within QGIS workflows and explain problem-solving strategies as they arise.

Requirements

  • Have extensive hands-on experience with QGIS, managing full GIS projects independently.
  • Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering high-quality spatial analyses, maps, and geospatial outputs using QGIS.
  • Possess an in-depth understanding of spatial data formats, coordinate systems, projections, and related GIS principles.
  • Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills to clearly explain technical decisions and workflow rationale.
  • Exhibit strong data organization, cleaning, and transformation skills within QGIS.

Application Process

  • Easy Apply on LinkedIn
  • Check email for next steps
  • Participate in resume evaluation & interview stage