geographic information systems specialist

Geographic information systems specialists use specialised computer systems, engineering measures, and geological concepts to process land, geographic, and geospatial information into visually detailed digital maps and geomodels of a reservoir. They convert technical information like soil density and properties into digital representations to be used by engineers, governments and interested stakeholders.

Alternative Labels

geographic information systems consultant

GIS mapping technician

GIS application specialist

GIS data specialist

geomatics technician

Earth Observation expert

GIS technician

specialist in geographic information systems

geographic information systems expert

GIS specialist

GIS mapping assistant

geographic information systems adviser

GIS analyst

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

use geographic information systems perform surveying calculations apply digital mapping execute analytical mathematical calculations apply statistical analysis techniques use databases process collected survey data compile GIS-data create GIS reports create thematic maps collect mapping data

Essential Knowledge

surveying geomatics geography cartography geographic information systems mathematics statistics geological mapping

Optional Skills and Competences

use presentation software perform image editing use CAD software operate surveying instruments develop geological databases use spreadsheets software interpret geophysical data collect data using GPS prepare visual data analyse environmental data solve location and navigation problems by using GPS tools use an application-specific interface conduct land surveys collect geological data store digital data and systems write work-related reports

Optional Knowledge

CAD software photogrammetry surveying methods geodesy topography

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/9af8907f-56a7-4170-83b1-3c6ba0997cfa

Status

released

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