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Geospatial Data Specialist | $70/hr Remote

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This role is for a Geospatial Data Specialist, a contract position paying $70/hr, requiring 10-40 hrs/week. Key skills include extensive QGIS experience, spatial data management, and strong communication abilities. Remote work location; experience with spatial datasets is essential.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
560
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🗓️ - Date
May 28, 2026
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
Remote
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
United States
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Datasets #Data Management #Spatial Data #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)"
Role description
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