Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists
On the Job
Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists research or develop geospatial technologies. They may produce maps, tables, or reports using spatial analysis procedures or geographic information systems (GIS) technology.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Prepare data for analysis.
- Write computer programming code.
- Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
- Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for use in green applications.
- Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
- Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
- Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
- Document technical specifications or requirements.
- Prepare analytical reports.
- Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects.
Typical Working Conditions
- Using e-mail.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Sitting.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Working with a group or team.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
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