Geographic information systems specialist
Also searched as: Especialista en sistemas de información geográfica
Code 2165.3
What does a Geographic information systems specialist do?
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.
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Essential skills
Knowledge
- surveying
- cartography
- geological mapping
- statistics
- geography
- geomatics
- geographic information systems
Skills and competences
- apply digital mapping
- create thematic maps
- create GIS reports
- process collected survey data
- collect mapping data
- compile GIS-data
- use databases
- use geographic information systems
Transversal competences
- apply statistical analysis techniques
- execute analytical mathematical calculations
- mathematics
- perform surveying calculations
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