Valga Municipality is looking for a motivated and qualified spatial data specialist to join its team to help the municipality make better use of the geographic information needed to support public services.
Your role is..
.As a spatial data specialist, to collect, analyse and manage spatial data, applying them to improve various public services and solve spatial problems.
Your role is..
- Collection, management, and mapping of spatial data.;
- conducting geospatial analyses to improve public services;
- Consideration in developing spatial data strategies and policies;
- technical support for various officials in the use of spatial data;
- cooperation with other institutions and partners in the field of space data.
We expect you to:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (geography, geoinformatics, spatial analysis, etc);
- Work experience in spatial data analysis and utilisation;
- What is your understanding of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software and tools (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS);
- excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Creation and coordination of web applications used as work tools;
- We can work independently and participate in teamwork;
- Good communication skills in Estonian and, if necessary, English.
You will benefit from:
- Master's degree in a related field;
- Work experience in the public sector or its field;
- programming skills (e.g. Python, R);
- experience in spatial data visualisation and public sector service development.
We offer you:
- exciting and responsible work in guiding the spatial development of the municipality;
- the chance to put your ideas into practice and influence the future of your municipality;
- a stable salary and 35 calendar days of annual leave;
- flexible working hours and the possibility to work part-time;
- training and development opportunities;
- fun activities and a supportive team.
If the offer appeals to you, apply now..
..application, CV, cover letter and copies of educational documents, consent for background check and other documents you deem necessary to submit, by no later than
19 April 2026 to the e-mail address .
More information:
Urmas Möldre, Head of the Building and Planning Service
Tel: +372 5348 7880
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