How do they match: Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians

  • 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.

  • Create visual representations of geospatial data, using complex procedures such as analytical modeling, three-dimensional renderings, or plot creation.
  • Perform geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software.

  • Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
  • Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information.