Field Data Collection Specialist (Columbus, OH)

The role

You will travel to assigned locations to collect field data using mobile devices and specialized equipment. You will follow detailed protocols and navigate outdoor environments to complete project deliverables.

What you will do

• Travel to assigned data collection locations within approximately one hour of Columbus.
• Use mobile devices and specialized equipment to collect field data according to defined project requirements.
• Follow detailed collection protocols to ensure data is captured accurately and consistently.
• Navigate assigned locations and complete designated routes independently.
• Communicate progress, technical issues, and field challenges to the project team.
• Complete assigned work and project deliverables on schedule.

Required qualifications

• Reliable personal transportation
• Valid driver’s license
• Technically savvy and comfortable learning new devices, applications, and equipment
• Can work independently, stay organized, and carefully follow detailed instructions
• Dependable and comfortable navigating unfamiliar locations and environments
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Walk or hike up to approximately 5 miles at one time and up to approximately 10 miles over the course of a day
• Navigate uneven, unpaved, and rough outdoor terrain
• Carry approximately 15–20 pounds of field equipment in a backpack for sustained periods while walking or hiking
• Work outdoors across varying terrain and typical seasonal weather conditions

Nice to have

• Experience with LiDAR, land surveying, GIS, mapping, or geospatial technology
• Experience or a strong interest in hiking, outdoor recreation, location-based activities, or similar activities

About the company

HumanSignal is a human data partner for companies building AI models and products. They design and create datasets, recruit domain experts, and run workflows through their platform, Label Studio.