Geospatial Data Specialist | $70/hr Remote

About the job

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