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| Median Wage (USD, 2025) | Projected Job Openings (2025-2035) | Projected Growth (2025-2035) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Statistics | $116580 | 31300 | 8.2% |
| State Statistics | - | - | - |
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Experience Requirements Overview
- Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Education, Training and Experience
Required Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
Related Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
On-Site or In-Plant Training: Up to and including 1 month
On-the-Job Training: Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Detailed Work Activities
- Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information.
- Prepare analytical reports.
- Create databases to store electronic data.
- Update computer database information.
- Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
Work Values
Achievement
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Working Conditions
Recognition
Relationships
Support
Independence
Tasks
- Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.
- Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.
- Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
- Select cartographic elements needed for effective presentation of information.
- Enter 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.
- Interpret aerial or ortho photographs.
- Create, analyze, report, convert, or transfer data, using specialized applications program software.
- Design, program, or model Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications or procedures.
- Perform geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software.
- Meet with clients to discuss topics such as technical specifications, customized solutions, or operational problems.
- Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications.
- Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.
- Design or coordinate the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial or non-spatial databases.
- Confer with users to analyze, configure, or troubleshoot applications.
- Collect, compile, or integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, such as remote sensing or cartographic data for inclusion in map manuscripts.
- Transfer or rescale information from original photographs onto maps or other photographs.
- Perform integrated or computerized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses to address scientific problems.
- Provide technical support to users or clients regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, equipment, or applications.
- Conduct research, data analysis, systems design, or support for software such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Global Positioning Systems (GPS) mapping software.
- Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.
- Document, design, code, or test Geographic Information Systems (GIS) models, internet mapping solutions, or other applications.
- Create visual representations of geospatial data, using complex procedures such as analytical modeling, three-dimensional renderings, or plot creation.
- Recommend procedures, equipment, or software upgrades to increase data accessibility or ease of use.
- 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.
- Develop specialized computer software routines, internet-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, or business applications to customize geographic information.
- Assist users in formulating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) requirements or understanding the implications of alternatives.
- Prepare training materials for, or make presentations to, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) users.
- Make recommendations regarding upgrades, considering implications of new or revised Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, equipment, or applications.
- Apply three-dimensional (3D) or four-dimensional (4D) technologies to geospatial data to allow for new or different analyses or applications.
Work Styles
Innovation
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Achievement Orientation
Intellectual Curiosity
Tolerance for Ambiguity
Initiative
Adaptability
Self-Confidence
Perseverance
Leadership Orientation
Humility
Sincerity
Empathy
Cooperation
Optimism
Social Orientation
Cautiousness
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
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