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<span style="color: red;">''The specific details of the Area Manager role are currently under review within the Waze community. Some of the information below is currently out of date. Please review the [http://www.waze.com/forum forums] for more information. Once the role changes are finalized, this section will be updated as required.''</span><br>
<span style="color: red;">''The specific details of the Area Manager role are currently under review within the Waze community. Some of the information below is currently out of date. Please review the [http://www.waze.com/forum forums] for more information. Once the role changes are finalized, this section will be updated as required.''</span>


<br/>An Area Manager, AM for short, is a Waze community member (a user) who wishes to take an active and proactive role in maintaining specific areas of the Waze map. How deeply involved and how much time an Area Manager spends maintaining the Waze map varies greatly. Duties of an Area Manager include, but not necessarily limited to:


An Area Manager, AM for short, is a Waze community member (a user) who wishes to take an active and proactive role in maintaining specific areas of the Waze map. How deeply involved and how much time an Area Manager spends maintaining the Waze map varies greatly. Duties of an Area Manager include, but not necessarily limited to:
*Respond to and correct user update requests on the [[Update Requests in Waze Map Editor|Update Requests]] layer.
*Process and resolve map errors/problems as shown on the [[Map Problems in Waze Map Editor|Map Problems]] layer.
*Make changes to the map when road construction projects start and finish by maintaining new geometry, adding or deleting roads and disconnecting and re-connecting ramps.
*Maintain speed and red-light cameras, processing reports of devices from Waze drivers.
*Act as a mentor to other editors, offering advice in both the forums and when you see improper edits on the map.


* Respond to and correct user update requests on the [[Update Requests in Waze Map Editor| Update Requests]] layer.
* Process and resolve map errors/problems as shown on the [[Map Problems in Waze Map Editor| Map Problems]] layer.
* Make changes to the map when road construction projects start and finish by maintaining new geometry, adding or deleting roads and disconnecting and re-connecting ramps.
* Maintain speed and red-light cameras, processing reports of devices from Waze drivers.
* Act as a mentor to other editors, offering advice in both the forums and when you see improper edits on the map.




==How to Become an Area Manager==
== How to Become an Area Manager ==
The position of Area Manager is by appointment. To become an area manager, you must meet the prerequisites and then submit your application.
 
The position of Area Manager is by appointment. To become an area manager, you must meet the prerequisites and then submit your application.


Prospective Area Managers should already...
Prospective Area Managers should already...
* have at least a few months of experience editing the Waze maps regularly.
* have read and followed the guidelines for mapping found in the wiki, starting at the Waze Map Editing page.
* have completed at least 5000 quality edits.
* have a real Waze username which does not start with usa_ or world_.
* have their state and/or country in their forum profile.
* have forum PMs enabled and associated with a valid and verifiable email address.
* be active in the Waze forums, asking questions, and even providing guidance for newer editors, if possible.
* know who their regional coordinator is. (Knowing the correct answer to this is a strong indicator as to how much reading an applicant has done of the forums and Wiki).


===Required Reading===
*have at least a few months of experience editing the Waze maps regularly.
*have read and followed the guidelines for mapping found in the wiki, starting at the Waze Map Editing page.
*have completed at least 5000 quality edits.
*have a real Waze username which does not start with usa_ or world_.
*have their state and/or country in their forum profile.
*have forum PMs enabled and associated with a valid and verifiable email address.
*be active in the Waze forums, asking questions, and even providing guidance for newer editors, if possible.
*know who their regional coordinator is. (Knowing the correct answer to this is a strong indicator as to how much reading an applicant has done of the forums and Wiki).
 
=== Required Reading ===
 
Before applying to become an AM, you will be expected to have read the following wiki pages and forums.
Before applying to become an AM, you will be expected to have read the following wiki pages and forums.


'''Wiki'''
'''Wiki'''


* [[Map Editing Quick-start Guide]]
*[[Map Editing Quick-start Guide]]
* [[Best map editing practice]]
*[[Best map editing practice]]
* [[Map Editing Tips and Hints]]
*[[Map Editing Tips and Hints]]
* [[Waze_Map_Editor| Waze Map Editor]] and all the [[Waze_Map_Editor#Editing_Manual| Editing Manual]] links therein  
*[[Waze Map Editor|Waze Map Editor]] and all the [[Waze Map Editor#Editing Manual|Editing Manual]] links therein


''Be sure to also find and read the editing guidelines specific to your country.''
''Be sure to also find and read the editing guidelines specific to your country.''
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You should also read these two forums and know where the Unlock Request is located
You should also read these two forums and know where the Unlock Request is located
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=636&t=45237| READ ME FIRST! General forum guidelines]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32072| Unlock Request Instructions]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=265| Unlock Request]


==Area Manager application process==
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=636&t=45237%7C READ ME FIRST! General forum guidelines]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32072%7C Unlock Request Instructions]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=265%7C Unlock Request]


====Identifying your area====
== Area Manager application process ==
Before you head off to submit your application for AM, use the [[Map_Editing_(new_Editor)|Waze Map Editor]], position the map and set the zoom level to show the area you want to manage. Make a [[Map_Editing_(new_Editor)#Permalink|Permalink]] of the area and copy the address from the address bar in your browser.


===Area Manager territory===
==== Identifying your area ====
* More than one Area Manager can manage the same area.
* Areas can overlap, be smaller or larger.
* You can also be the AM for more than one area. Notice the green area of the map has four managers.
[[Image:AreaManagerLayer.png]]


===The application===
Before you head off to submit your application for AM, use the [[Map Editing (new Editor)|Waze Map Editor]], position the map and set the zoom level to show the area you want to manage. Make a [[Map Editing (new Editor)#Permalink|Permalink]] of the area and copy the address from the address bar in your browser.


If you would like to become an Area Manager, or expand your existing area, you will need to '''complete the appropriate application form for your country'''. The following countries have a self management system and requests will be approved by country managers or coordinators.  
=== Area Manager territory ===
 
*More than one Area Manager can manage the same area.
*Areas can overlap, be smaller or larger.
*You can also be the AM for more than one area. Notice the green area of the map has four managers.
 
[[File:AreaManagerLayer.png]]
 
=== The application ===
 
If you would like to become an Area Manager, or expand your existing area, you will need to '''complete the appropriate application form for your country'''. The following countries have a self management system and requests will be approved by country managers or coordinators.


''Please go to the relevant [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=19 country forum] to find the appropriate application form:''
''Please go to the relevant [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=19 country forum] to find the appropriate application form:''


* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=645 USA]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=645 USA]
* [http://www.waze.co.il/forum/viewforum.php?f=38 Israel]
*[http://www.waze.co.il/forum/viewforum.php?f=38 Israel]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=55 United Kingdom]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=55 United Kingdom]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=25 Hungary]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=25 Hungary]
* [http://world.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=26 Spain]
*[http://world.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=26 Spain]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=279 Malaysia] / [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=191 Singapore] / Brunei
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=279 Malaysia] / [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=191 Singapore] / Brunei
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=331 Brazil]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=331 Brazil]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=20 Italy]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=20 Italy]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=700 Belgium] / [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=21 The Netherlands] / [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=381 Luxembourg]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=700 Belgium] / [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=21 The Netherlands] / [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=381 Luxembourg]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=24 Germany / Austria / Switzerland]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=24 Germany / Austria / Switzerland]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=34 France]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=34 France]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=440 Chile]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=440 Chile]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=611 Portugal]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=611 Portugal]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=22 Czech republic & Slovakia]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=22 Czech republic & Slovakia]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=465 Mexico]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=465 Mexico]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=33 Sweden]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=33 Sweden]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=309 Philippines]
*[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=359&t=88599 Paraguay]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=171 India]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=309 Philippines]
* [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=120 Romania]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=171 India]
* [http://world.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=59583 Australia]
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=120 Romania]
*[http://world.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=59583 Australia]


'''For all other countries''', AM requests should be [https://docs.google.com/a/waze.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGl6TVF2bzFtdHRWUDVzR3N5TllZanc6MA#gid=0 submitted via this form] and will be handled directly by Waze support.
'''For all other countries''', AM requests should be [https://docs.google.com/a/waze.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGl6TVF2bzFtdHRWUDVzR3N5TllZanc6MA#gid=0 submitted via this form] and will be handled directly by Waze support.


==Area Manager Links==
== Area Manager Links ==
* [[Waze Map Editor|Map Editing]]
 
* [[Best map editing practice]]
*[[Waze Map Editor|Map Editing]]
* [[Area Manager: Diagnosis]]
*[[Best map editing practice]]
* [[Area Manager: Tips and Tricks]]
*[[Area Manager: Diagnosis]]
<!-- * [[Area Manager: YouTube Training Videos]]-->
*[[Area Manager: Tips and Tricks]] <!-- * [[Area Manager: YouTube Training Videos]]-->
* [[Area Manager: How to edit wiki pages]]
*[[Area Manager: How to edit wiki pages]]
* [[Known issues]]
*[[Known issues]]
* Road Types: [[Road_Types_(USA)|(USA)]], [[Road_Types_India| India]]
*Road Types: [[Road Types (USA)|(USA)]], [[Road Types India|India]]
* [[Junction Style Guide| Junction Style Guide]]
*[[Junction Style Guide|Junction Style Guide]]
* [[Area Manager: 101]]
*[[Area Manager: 101]]
 
== List of Area Managers ==


==List of Area Managers==
See [http://bit.ly/WazeAMs List of Area Managers and their preferred contact details].
See [http://bit.ly/WazeAMs List of Area Managers and their preferred contact details].

Revision as of 14:30, 11 April 2014

The specific details of the Area Manager role are currently under review within the Waze community. Some of the information below is currently out of date. Please review the forums for more information. Once the role changes are finalized, this section will be updated as required.


An Area Manager, AM for short, is a Waze community member (a user) who wishes to take an active and proactive role in maintaining specific areas of the Waze map. How deeply involved and how much time an Area Manager spends maintaining the Waze map varies greatly. Duties of an Area Manager include, but not necessarily limited to:

  • Respond to and correct user update requests on the Update Requests layer.
  • Process and resolve map errors/problems as shown on the Map Problems layer.
  • Make changes to the map when road construction projects start and finish by maintaining new geometry, adding or deleting roads and disconnecting and re-connecting ramps.
  • Maintain speed and red-light cameras, processing reports of devices from Waze drivers.
  • Act as a mentor to other editors, offering advice in both the forums and when you see improper edits on the map.


How to Become an Area Manager

The position of Area Manager is by appointment. To become an area manager, you must meet the prerequisites and then submit your application.

Prospective Area Managers should already...

  • have at least a few months of experience editing the Waze maps regularly.
  • have read and followed the guidelines for mapping found in the wiki, starting at the Waze Map Editing page.
  • have completed at least 5000 quality edits.
  • have a real Waze username which does not start with usa_ or world_.
  • have their state and/or country in their forum profile.
  • have forum PMs enabled and associated with a valid and verifiable email address.
  • be active in the Waze forums, asking questions, and even providing guidance for newer editors, if possible.
  • know who their regional coordinator is. (Knowing the correct answer to this is a strong indicator as to how much reading an applicant has done of the forums and Wiki).

Required Reading

Before applying to become an AM, you will be expected to have read the following wiki pages and forums.

Wiki

Be sure to also find and read the editing guidelines specific to your country.

Forum

You should also read these two forums and know where the Unlock Request is located

Area Manager application process

Identifying your area

Before you head off to submit your application for AM, use the Waze Map Editor, position the map and set the zoom level to show the area you want to manage. Make a Permalink of the area and copy the address from the address bar in your browser.

Area Manager territory

  • More than one Area Manager can manage the same area.
  • Areas can overlap, be smaller or larger.
  • You can also be the AM for more than one area. Notice the green area of the map has four managers.

The application

If you would like to become an Area Manager, or expand your existing area, you will need to complete the appropriate application form for your country. The following countries have a self management system and requests will be approved by country managers or coordinators.

Please go to the relevant country forum to find the appropriate application form:

For all other countries, AM requests should be submitted via this form and will be handled directly by Waze support.