Geospatial Information Scientists & Technologists
What they do:
Research or develop geospatial technologies. May produce databases, perform applications programming, or coordinate projects. May specialize in areas such as agriculture, mining, health care, retail trade, urban planning, or military intelligence.
On the job, you would:
- Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.
- Coordinate the development or administration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects, including the development of technical priorities, client reporting and interface, or coordination and review of schedules and budgets.
- Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.
Math and Science
- geography
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Arts and Humanities
Business
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Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
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Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- notice when problems happen
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
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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:
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Cooperation
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You might use software like this on the job:
Data base user interface and query software
- National Land Cover Database NLCD
- State Soil Geographic STATSGO Database
Analytical or scientific software
- SAS software
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Object or component oriented development software
- Microsoft Visual C#
- Python
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bachelor's degree or
master's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$81,140
per year, on average
This work is part of the .
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