Geographic Information Systems Technicians
Also called: Geographic Information Systems Analyst (GIS Analyst), Geographic Information Systems Coordinator (GIS Coordinator), Geographic Information Systems Specialist (GIS Specialist), Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS Technician)
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.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- design
Math and Science
- geography
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Business
- customer service
Skills
Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- communicate by speaking
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Visual Understanding
- see hidden patterns
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Analytical Thinking
- Independence
- Attention to Detail
- Innovation
- Initiative
- Integrity
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Map creation software
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Geographic information system GIS software
Development environment software
- Microsoft .NET Framework
- Microsoft Visual Studio
Object or component oriented development software
- Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
- Python
Education
bachelor's degree or
master's degree
usually needed
master's degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$90,270
$47,350
$144,820
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