GIS Technician

RMSI; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mapping solutions company is seeking candidates in Sunnyvale, California. Responsibilities include inspecting mapping datasets for defects and performing necessary map data edits according to standards. The role requires familiarity with GIS editing software such as QGIS, strong organizational skills to manage large data volumes, and the ability to document issues. Full-time availability is required, and candidates should be able to follow complex instructions in English.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret multiple map sources based on guidelines.
• Knowledge of digital mapping concepts and software.
• Strong organizational skills for data management.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mapping datasets for defects and irregularities.
• Perform necessary map data edits as per standards.
• Document workflows and tool behaviors.

Skills

Ability to interpret mapping sources

Working knowledge of map usage

Ability to recognize planimetric features

Ability to learn editing workflows in software

Familiarity with QGIS

Knowledge of computer terms and concepts

Ability to manage large volumes of data

Excellent organization skills

Ability to perform open-source research

Ability to document issues concisely

Full-time availability

Tools

QGIS

Job description

Sunnyvale, United States | Posted on 08/27/2024

Responsibilities

• i. Data Inspection - Inspect mapping datasets for defects and irregularities.
• ii. Data Editing - Perform map data edits when indicated by applicable standards and specifications.
• iii. Workflow Documentation - Document workflows as they develop.
• iv. Tools Testing - Observe tool behaviors and document issues when indicated by applicable standards and specifications.
• v. Tools Feedback - Generate additional recommendations for tool enhancements based on
• vi. Training Feedback - Receive project training and record observations for updates and
• vii. Productivity Measurement - Assist with the collection of metrics for level-of-effort studies and project scaling estimates.

Requirements

Qualifications

• i. Ability to interpret multiple, potentially overlapping, map sources according to source interpretation guidelines and priorities.
• ii. Working knowledge of map usage and digital mapping concepts.
• iii. Ability to recognize common planimetric features in natural color photography.
• iv. Ability to learn editing workflows in map editing software.
• v. Familiarity with common GIS editing software, including QGIS.
• vi. Working knowledge of computer terms and concepts, especially as they apply to data sources and products that describe geo-referenced business listings.
• vii. Ability to manage and organize large volumes of data.
• viii. Excellent organization skills—able to design and implement ad hoc tracking systems as spreadsheets or other desktop computer tools.
• ix. Demonstrated ability to perform open-source research with a variety of search tools and
• x. Ability to follow (or question) complex procedural instructions in English that may have gaps, ambiguities, contradictions or other imperfections typical of early-stage piloting.
• xi. Ability to produce concise documentation of issues encountered during the execution of Assignments, in a format that may be dictated to support issue tracking systems and to support the analysis of issue uniqueness.
• xii. Ability to work full-time on location or as required.