Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians — Skills Profile
Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.
Skills Overview
Skills (35)
Knowledge Areas (33)
Geography
6.6
Computers and Electronics
5.6
Mathematics
4.9
English Language
4.5
Education and Training
4.2
Customer and Personal Service
4.1
Design
4.1
Administrative
3.7
Administration and Management
3.7
Engineering and Technology
3.3
Law and Government
2.9
Biology
2.8
Public Safety and Security
2.5
Physics
2.5
Communications and Media
2.4
History and Archeology
2.4
Sales and Marketing
2.3
Production and Processing
2.1
Transportation
2.1
Chemistry
2.0
Sociology and Anthropology
2.0
Mechanical
2.0
Telecommunications
2.0
Economics and Accounting
1.8
Personnel and Human Resources
1.7
Building and Construction
1.7
Psychology
1.6
Fine Arts
1.5
Foreign Language
1.4
Medicine and Dentistry
1.3
Therapy and Counseling
1.2
Philosophy and Theology
1.1
Food Production
1.1
Abilities (52)
Oral Expression
4.3
Oral Comprehension
4.0
Written Comprehension
4.0
Deductive Reasoning
3.9
Near Vision
3.9
Inductive Reasoning
3.6
Information Ordering
3.6
Written Expression
3.5
Problem Sensitivity
3.5
Mathematical Reasoning
3.5
Category Flexibility
3.4
Flexibility of Closure
3.4
Visualization
3.4
Speech Recognition
3.4
Speech Clarity
3.4
Selective Attention
3.3
Number Facility
3.1
Fluency of Ideas
3.0
Originality
3.0
Perceptual Speed
2.8
Far Vision
2.8
Speed of Closure
2.6
Time Sharing
2.5
Memorization
2.4
Visual Color Discrimination
2.4
Arm-Hand Steadiness
2.1
Manual Dexterity
2.1
Wrist-Finger Speed
2.1
Finger Dexterity
2.0
Control Precision
2.0
Trunk Strength
2.0
Auditory Attention
2.0
Hearing Sensitivity
1.9
Spatial Orientation
1.6
Dynamic Strength
1.6
Depth Perception
1.4
Response Orientation
1.1
Sound Localization
1.1
Multilimb Coordination
1.0
Rate Control
1.0
Reaction Time
1.0
Speed of Limb Movement
1.0
Static Strength
1.0
Explosive Strength
1.0
Stamina
1.0
Extent Flexibility
1.0
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Gross Body Coordination
1.0
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.0
Night Vision
1.0
Peripheral Vision
1.0
Glare Sensitivity
1.0
Interest Profile (RIASEC)
Conventional
5.9
Investigative
5.2
Realistic
4.3
Artistic
2.3
Social
1.9
Enterprising
1.9