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

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

Essential Knowledge

surveying cartography mathematics geomatics geography geographic information systems statistics geological mapping

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

geodesy surveying methods CAD software photogrammetry topography

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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