The Data Quality Assistant will review, clean, edit, and validate GPS-generated polygon data used in forestry operations. The role ensures spatial datasets accurately represent plantation boundaries, compartments, roads, conservation areas, and other forestry assets.
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Data Quality Assistant
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Kijani Forestry
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Review and clean GPS polygon datasets collected from field teams
- Edit and correct polygon geometry including overlaps, gaps, slivers, and invalid geometries
- Verify polygon boundaries against satellite imagery, maps, and field records
- Collaborate with field survey teams to clarify discrepancies
- Ensure spatial data complies with company polygon standards and naming conventions
- Validate GPS coordinates, attributes, and metadata for completeness
- Maintain version control and documentation of all data edits
- Generate data quality reports highlighting errors and corrections
- Support in updating forestry maps and spatial databases
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in GIS, Geomatics, Environmental Science, or related field
- Experience with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS)
- Experience with GPS data processing and validation
- Knowledge of forestry or environmental data is an advantage
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Proficiency in GIS tools
- Good communication and collaboration skills
Application status
This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.
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