Description
Assist scientists 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.
Interests
- Conventional
- Investigative
- Realistic
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Independence
- Integrity
- Dependability
Tasks
- Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.
- Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications.
- Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
- Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.
- Perform computer programming, data analysis, or software development for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, including the maintenance of existing systems or research and development for future enhancements.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Processing Information
- Getting Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Technology Skills
- Development environment software
- Word processing software
- Web platform development software
- Geographic information system
- Data base user interface and query software
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Complex Problem Solving
Knowledge
- Geography
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Design
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
GEOINT Professional Certification Geospatial AnalysisCertifying Organization
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
GEOINT Professional Certification Applied ScienceCertifying Organization
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Web Application Developer Associate 10.4Certifying Organization
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Certified GEOINT Professional- GIS & Analysis ToolsCertifying Organization
United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | N/A |
| Median (50%) | N/A |
| High (90%) | N/A |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 470,900 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 522,000 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 11%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 11%
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