The Geospatial Data Technician is responsible for assessing, manipulating and modifying geospatial third-party data sets. Experience in GIS data processing is required including coursework and/or previous work in ArcGIS, QGIS. This role includes a customer experience component that involves interaction with our external GIS professional partners.
- Manipulate geospatial data sets in ArcGIS/QGIS/relevant mapping software
- Evaluate geospatial data sets for freshness, quality and accuracy
- Research open-source geospatial base map data sets and evaluate for quality
- Respond to geospatial data providers questions using industry knowledge and customer care
- Use mapping tools and GIS experience to continually improve mapping accuracy and edits
- Analyze mapping data and make decisions based on policy to complete mapping workflows
- Run QA tools
- Enter key mapping metadata and other information as requested with high accuracy
- Proactively identify and raise systemic problems with tools or processes