Geographic Information Systems Technicians
Also called: Geographic Information Systems Analyst (GIS Analyst), Geographic Information Systems Specialist (GIS Specialist), Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS Technician), Cartographer
What they do:
Assist scientists, technologists, or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support.
On the job, you would:
- Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications.
- Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses, using maps, graphs, or tabular data.
- Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Business
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Ideas and Logic
Verbal
Math
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Data base user interface and query software
Map creation software
Development environment software
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$79,930
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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See more details at O*NET OnLine about geographic information systems technicians.