What's in a GIS job title?
Saturday, 29. July 2006, 16:31:58
Ever wonder what separates a GIS specialist from a GIS analyst. Or, what about a GIS project manager from a GIS coordinator? Well, you're likely not alone. Typically many of these positions are requiring the same skill set but are offering a broad range in salary. So how many titles are there? Here's just a sampling of the job titles advertised in just the past month alone in some of the popular GIS career boards:
GIS Analyst - provide technical support to the organization's Geographic Information System (GIS). Generally requires a min. Bachelors degree or a diploma in GIS and can offer a salary that ranges from $30k - $50k... a huge range!
GIS Specialist - a BA/BS degree and 5 years experience in GIS with demonstrated ability to design, develop, maintain, and present spatial data for various projects using a specific platform.
GIS Manager - Requires a Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Information Systems or a field requiring GIS coursework (up to 60k)
Senior GIS developer - A minimum of 5 years professional Information Technology experience with a minimum of 3 year of hands-on experience as a developer. The "senior" typically pushes this job over the $50k range in salary
IT Director - responsible for the design, development and maintenance of an information technology. With "director" in the title look for a $70k+ salary
GIS Technician - Assists GIS staff, Bachelor’s degree in geography, cartography, GIS, or closely related field with emphasis on GIS for spatial analysis and mapping applications (typically paid by in an hourly rate like $15 hr)
GIS Coordinator - Manages the Geographic Information System (GIS)/Mapping function for a company or government agency. Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree + and will normally offer salary in the $50-$60k range
Mapping Analyst - Analyst will support the analysis, production, and presentation of geographic data. Often pays similar to a technician and will require a bachelors degree
GIS Data Steward - assists the GIS Data Manager in developing strategies, processes, and environments supporting spatial data access, management, and integration. Will pay nicely at $60-$90k and requires BSc heavy on computer programing.
Other commonly seen job titles that focus on GIS experience:
- sales rep.
- GIS IT specialist
- GIS marketing manager
- product engineer
- sales manager
- software developer
- web programmer
- IMS manager
- Geospatial analyst
- GIS biologist
- GIS production manager
- inside sales rep (?)
Technicians and analysts are likely the positions in highest demand, however, there is also a large range in salaries and expectations. Some positions are advertised with a salary as meagre as $12 per hour and may require a B.Sc, 5+ years of experience and much more, others may simply demad a proven track record and will offer a salary in the $60k range.
Some keys to getting the big bucks. Be heavy on programming skills, have 10+ years of practical and relevant experience, be willing to relocate, have managerial skills, be a leader, be fluent in the latest technologies (AJAX, Oracle, SQL, yadayada). Titles with the terms, intern, technician, entry level, etc... may often require 5+ years of experience and a min. BA degree but typically only offer a pay rate of $12 hour or max $30k. Looking for a nice payday? Keep an eye open for buzzwords like director, coordinator, manager in the title... but beware as you should have a masters degree, loads of project management experience, and 10+ years of related experience. To help justify your experience see about getting certified as a GISP or other "professional". A question to you... have you ever had your resume and skill set queried and verified? As an employer you should always try to verify some of the information provided by applicants prior to hiring them - easily done with a couple of phone calls.
GIS Analyst - provide technical support to the organization's Geographic Information System (GIS). Generally requires a min. Bachelors degree or a diploma in GIS and can offer a salary that ranges from $30k - $50k... a huge range!
GIS Specialist - a BA/BS degree and 5 years experience in GIS with demonstrated ability to design, develop, maintain, and present spatial data for various projects using a specific platform.
GIS Manager - Requires a Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Information Systems or a field requiring GIS coursework (up to 60k)
Senior GIS developer - A minimum of 5 years professional Information Technology experience with a minimum of 3 year of hands-on experience as a developer. The "senior" typically pushes this job over the $50k range in salary
IT Director - responsible for the design, development and maintenance of an information technology. With "director" in the title look for a $70k+ salary
GIS Technician - Assists GIS staff, Bachelor’s degree in geography, cartography, GIS, or closely related field with emphasis on GIS for spatial analysis and mapping applications (typically paid by in an hourly rate like $15 hr)
GIS Coordinator - Manages the Geographic Information System (GIS)/Mapping function for a company or government agency. Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree + and will normally offer salary in the $50-$60k range
Mapping Analyst - Analyst will support the analysis, production, and presentation of geographic data. Often pays similar to a technician and will require a bachelors degree
GIS Data Steward - assists the GIS Data Manager in developing strategies, processes, and environments supporting spatial data access, management, and integration. Will pay nicely at $60-$90k and requires BSc heavy on computer programing.
Other commonly seen job titles that focus on GIS experience:
- sales rep.
- GIS IT specialist
- GIS marketing manager
- product engineer
- sales manager
- software developer
- web programmer
- IMS manager
- Geospatial analyst
- GIS biologist
- GIS production manager
- inside sales rep (?)
Technicians and analysts are likely the positions in highest demand, however, there is also a large range in salaries and expectations. Some positions are advertised with a salary as meagre as $12 per hour and may require a B.Sc, 5+ years of experience and much more, others may simply demad a proven track record and will offer a salary in the $60k range.
Some keys to getting the big bucks. Be heavy on programming skills, have 10+ years of practical and relevant experience, be willing to relocate, have managerial skills, be a leader, be fluent in the latest technologies (AJAX, Oracle, SQL, yadayada). Titles with the terms, intern, technician, entry level, etc... may often require 5+ years of experience and a min. BA degree but typically only offer a pay rate of $12 hour or max $30k. Looking for a nice payday? Keep an eye open for buzzwords like director, coordinator, manager in the title... but beware as you should have a masters degree, loads of project management experience, and 10+ years of related experience. To help justify your experience see about getting certified as a GISP or other "professional". A question to you... have you ever had your resume and skill set queried and verified? As an employer you should always try to verify some of the information provided by applicants prior to hiring them - easily done with a couple of phone calls.
HELP!! I need to fill these positions!! (Know anyone???) Please email me resume's in a word doc ASAP!! Thanks!!!
GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE ANALYST – WASHINGTON DC AREA
The candidate will meet the following core requirements to be qualified for the role:
· 4 years of Geospatial intelligence analysis experience
· 4+ years of remote sensing experience
· Active TS/SCI clearance
· Bachelors Degree in related area
Demonstrated abilities in digital imagery processing, change detection, analytical techniques, accuracy assessment, classified imaging system capabilities, commercial imaging capabilities and cartography. Demonstrated ability to collect intelligence data from a number of sources and assimilate it into products.
Compensation: 80 – 120K depending on experience + bonus
Ref: SANDGIA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR – WASHINGTON DC AREA
The candidate will meet the following core requirements to be qualified for the role
· 10+ years of experience in a program management role supporting Government Customers
· 10+ years in GIS imaging or remote sensing industries
· 5+ years of experience leading business units, with staff greater than 10 people
· Experience leading Software development projects (COTS & GOTS)
· Active TS Clearance or higher a must
· P&L experience
· Strong Business Development and able to develop ROI and Cost Benefits Analysis
· Must have proven track record of successfully working with Sales, Engineering, Customer Support and Finance
Compensation: 100-120K base DOE + bonus
Ref# GISProgmgr
By anonymous user, # 1. August 2006, 21:14:56
By gisuser, # 1. August 2006, 23:27:41
I'm a Recruiter with CACI; we are iso a Senior SME with Spectral Imaging expertise and a TS/SCI active/current clearance. The positions are in Northern Virgina, Suburban Maryland, Washington/D.C. and St. Louis. Please contact me at 703-460-1742 or AGerstein@CACI.com
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By anonymous user, # 2. February 2007, 13:37:56
i am a diploma(electornics and communication)
looking for a freser job
By anonymous user, # 2. July 2007, 21:39:57