A Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist designs, develops, and implements systems and databases to access and store geospatial data.
GIS specialists design digital maps using geospatial data and analyze spatial and non-spatial information. It is common for GIS specialists to design maps for internal use (corporations and governments) or to create mobile and online applications.
GIS specialists commonly make assessments and recommendations to support engineering and construction business units. It’s important for people in this field to have exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills. By analyzing and visualizing geographic data in an easy-to-understand and actionable way, GIS specialists enable organizations and individuals to make more informed decisions.
