First America
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Rochester,
NY
The Information Solutions Group, a division of The First American Corporation (NYSE:FAF), is the largest collector and provider of real estate information used by businesses to value, locate, and analyze properties across the United States. With the world's most comprehensive database of real estate information and property characteristics, our companies transform complex data gathered from thousands of public records and private sources into meaningful business information used by mortgage lenders, title companies, government agencies, legal firms, and others. For more information, please visit our website www.firstam.com. If you are looking for a growth-oriented, financially stable company that's been in business since 1889, please consider our opportunity.
The role of the Data Acquisition Coordinator (DAC) is to establish and maintain contacts with communities and vendors to facilitate the procurement of parcel data. Primary duties are to document metadata on parcel vector data, and purchase and track status of said data within the Parcel Inventory. Also included in primary duties is the initial reading and evaluation of community licensing agreements, followed by negotiation to procure data that can be used for defined purposes. Documenting the availability of and acquiring non-vectorized parcel data is a secondary responsibility.
? Communicate with counties, communities, commercial and government aggregators via telephone, email and website to procure parcel vector data
? Evaluation of license agreements provided by communities and in cases where data is restricted; negotiation with communities to successfully procure data that can be used for product development
? Perform initial evaluation of the need for and availability of parcel data to support upcoming FEMA Map Revisions, and procure necessary data
? When data is received, utilize database tools such as MS Access to ensure that 1) the correct data was received and 2) data is correctly formatted prior to forwarding to the GIS department
? Process and provide feedback/results on data requests from other Departments
? Capture and maintain comprehensive documentation of metadata on existing and procured data, including but not limited to: contact info, price, existing legal restrictions
? Prepare cost/benefit analysis for review by department management prior to data purchase
? Document and track status of data within the Parcel Inventory
? Maintain detailed Communications between Data Acquisition and GIS Departments to ensure timely processing of Parcel Data
Job Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent, some college preferred.
? 0-2 years directly related experience
? Direct hands on experience utilizing both telephone and e-mail to procure data or other information
? Experience with database software such as MS Access and/or FoxPro preferred
? Experience in a leadership role
? Requires a high degree of technical aptitude and a working knowledge of GIS products including ArcView and ArcExplorer, as well as a proficiency with MS Office, including MS Access
? Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
? Requires a detail oriented, highly motivated, self-starter with strong organizational and office oriented skills who can handle multiple priorities
? Must be able to independently manage many different tasks which may be assigned by different individuals and develop solutions as challenges arise
? Ability to complete projects accurately and timely
? Must be proactive and have a process improvement focus
First American offers an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes:
• Health, dental and vision care
• 401(k) retirement savings plan including a company match tied to profitability
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Discount stock purchase program
• Tuition assistance program
• Title and escrow fee reimbursement program
• Company credit union
First American Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.
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Rochester, NY
Rochester, New York
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