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Geographic Information Systems Technicians

SOC 15-1199.05

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.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Computer and Mathematical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Speaking

3.4

Complex Problem Solving

3.4

Active Learning

3.2

Judgment and Decision Making

3.2

Active Listening

3.1

Writing

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Computers and Electronics

4.6

Geography

4.5

English Language

4.1

Mathematics

3.9

Design

3.7

Engineering and Technology

3.4

Customer and Personal Service

3.1

Education and Training

2.8

Key Tasks

1Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications.

2Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses, using maps, graphs, or tabular data.

3Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.

4Enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data.

5Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.

Also Known As

Business Analyst Cartographer Cartographic Technician Geographic Information Systems Analyst (GIS Analyst) Geographic Information Systems Coordinator (GIS Coordinator) Geographic Information Systems Mapping Technician (GIS Mapping Technician) Geographic Information Systems Specialist (GIS Specialist) Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS Technician) Geographical Information System Specialist (GIS Specialist) Geographical Information System Technician (GIS Technician)