Logo
Login  or  Register
Arm-Chair

Geographic Information Systems Engineers

Science & Technology

  • Average Salary

    RM2914 - RM 4750

  • Career Trends

  • Compability

What is Geographic Information Systems Engineers?

Assist scientists, technologists, or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2914 - RM 4750

Example of a Job Position

Cartographer
Geographic Information System Analyst
Geographic Information System Coordinator
Geographic Information System Specialist
Geographic Information System Technician
Technical Support Specialist

Task

? Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications ? Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses, using maps, graphs, or tabular data ? Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases ? Enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data ? Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation

Knowledge

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Design

Knowledge of techniques, equipment and design principles including in producing precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.

Geography

Knowledge of principles and methods in explaining land, sea and air mass features, including their physical characteristics, location, reciprocal relationships, and distribution of plant, animal and human life.

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Talking

Talk to others to convey information effectively

Complex Problem Solving

Identify complex problems and review related information in order to develop and evaluate options and solutions that can be applied.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Capability

  • 1

    Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to certain problems in order to produce reasonable answers.

  • 2

    Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules and conclusions (including finding relationships between seemingly unconnected events).

  • 3

    Written Understanding - Ability to read and understand information and ideas conveyed through writing

  • 4

    Termination Flexibility - The ability to identify or detect known patterns (a figure, object, word, or sound) hidden in a chaotic material.

Related Courses/Majors