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Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians

Computer and Mathematical (15-1299)
Bright Outlook

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.

At a Glance

Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians earns a median of $108,970/yr with +8.2% projected growth. Typical entry: Bachelor's degree. Top skills: Working with Computers, Geography, Analyzing Data or Information.

Median Annual Wage

$108,970/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+8.2%

Annual Openings

31

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Skills (6)

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

3.9
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

3.6
Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

3.5
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

3.5
Complex Problem Solving

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

3.3
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

3.3

Knowledge (5)

Geography

Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

4.7
Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

4.5
English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

4.0
Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

3.9
Design

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

3.4

Abilities (14)

Deductive Reasoning

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

3.8
Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

3.8
Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

3.8
Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

3.6
Information Ordering

The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

3.6
Inductive Reasoning

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

3.6
Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

3.5
Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

3.5
Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

3.4
Visualization

The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

3.4
Speech Recognition

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

3.4
Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

3.3
Category Flexibility

The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

3.3
Selective Attention

The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

3.3

Technology (69)

Microsoft SharePoint

Category: Document management software | Hot Technology

4.5
Go

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Google Angular

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Google Workspace software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology

4.5
Hypertext markup language HTML

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
JavaScript

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
JavaScript Object Notation JSON

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Jenkins CI

Category: Enterprise application integration software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
jQuery

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Kubernetes

Category: Application server software | Hot Technology

4.5
Linux

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft .NET Framework

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Access

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft ASP.NET

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Azure software

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Office software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Outlook

Category: Electronic mail software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft PowerPoint

Category: Presentation software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft SQL Server

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Visio

Category: Process mapping and design software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Visual Basic

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Visual Studio

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Word

Category: Word processing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Node.js

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Oracle Java

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Oracle PL/SQL

Category: Data base management system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Perl

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5
PHP

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
PostgreSQL

Category: Object oriented data base management software | Hot Technology

4.5
Python

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5
R

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5
React

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
SAP software

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Hot Technology

4.5
SAS

Category: Analytical or scientific software | Hot Technology

4.5
ServiceNow

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Shell script

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Structured query language SQL

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
Tableau

Category: Business intelligence and data analysis software | Hot Technology

4.5
Teradata Database

Category: Data base management system software | Hot Technology

4.5
The MathWorks MATLAB

Category: Analytical or scientific software | Hot Technology

4.5
Transact-SQL

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
TypeScript

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
UNIX

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Adobe Acrobat

Category: Document management software | Hot Technology

4.5
Adobe After Effects

Category: Video creation and editing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Adobe Creative Cloud software

Category: Graphics or photo imaging software | Hot Technology

4.5
Adobe Illustrator

Category: Graphics or photo imaging software | Hot Technology

4.5
Adobe Photoshop

Category: Graphics or photo imaging software | Hot Technology

4.5
Amazon Web Services AWS software

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
Apple iOS

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Atlassian JIRA

Category: Content workflow software | Hot Technology

4.5
Autodesk AutoCAD

Category: Computer aided design CAD software | Hot Technology

4.5
Bentley MicroStation

Category: Computer aided design CAD software | Hot Technology

4.5
Bootstrap

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
C

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Cascading style sheets CSS

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Docker

Category: Application server software | Hot Technology

4.5
ESRI ArcGIS software

Category: Geographic information system | Hot Technology

4.5
Extensible markup language XML

Category: Enterprise application integration software | Hot Technology

4.5
Git

Category: File versioning software | Hot Technology

4.5
GitHub

Category: Application server software | Hot Technology

4.5
ESRI ArcGIS ArcPy

Category: Analytical or scientific software | In Demand

4.0
QGIS

Category: Geographic information system | In Demand

4.0
Geographic information system GIS software

Category: Geographic information system

4.0
Geographic information system GIS systems

Category: Geographic information system

4.0
ESRI ArcGIS Survey 123

Category: Analytical or scientific software | In Demand

4.0
RockWare ArcMap

Category: Map creation software | In Demand

4.0

Work Activities (20)

Working with Computers

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

4.9
Analyzing Data or Information

Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

4.6
Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

4.5
Processing Information

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

4.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

4.4
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

4.2
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

4.2
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

4.0
Thinking Creatively

Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

3.8
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

3.8
Documenting/Recording Information

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

3.8
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

3.8
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

3.7
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

3.7
Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

3.4
Developing Objectives and Strategies

Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

3.4
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

3.3
Scheduling Work and Activities

Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

3.3
Training and Teaching Others

Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

3.3

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