GIS and Urban Data Analyst

Role Overview: At 1acre.in, you are dedicated to simplifying the land market by leveraging existing data to make it transparent. As part of the team, you will play a vital role in the mission to solve the land market completely. Seeking individuals who thrive in ambiguity, enjoy tackling challenging problems, and are eager to grow in a high-impact environment. Key Responsibilities: - Master Plan Digitization: - Digitize land use plans and zoning maps in various cities with a focus on accuracy and geospatial alignment. - Infrastructure Layer Mapping: - Trace and update infrastructure projects such as highways, SEZs, expressways, and industrial corridors, and integrate them into internal systems. - Zoning Framework Development: - Develop structured, zone-wise summaries of building byelaws, including FSI, setbacks, permissible uses, customized by state and urban authority. - Collaboration with Research Team: - Work closely with research associates to translate their findings into structured spatial layers. - Data Cleanup and Validation: - Ensure digitized layers are precise, aligned, and easily accessible. Qualifications Required: - Proficiency in GIS tools like QGIS, ArcGIS, or similar. - Familiarity with PDF maps, shapefiles, and scanned documents for extracting usable information. - Ability to interpret zoning regulations and urban planning norms. - Strong spatial sense with great attention to detail as small alignment errors are crucial. - Curiosity and a self-learner attitude to navigate areas like urban planning, infrastructure policy, or GIS techniques. - Bonus: Knowledge of building byelaws, municipal development authorities, or prior experience with infrastructure data. (Note: Additional details of the company are omitted as they are not available in the provided job description.),