Geospatial Technology

GIS Charlotte Map.JPGDescription of Associate of Applied Science Degree in Geospatial Technology offered by Central Piedmont Community College.

Visit the CPCC Geospatial Technology Website. 

Possible job titles for graduates Holland Code
Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists   IRC
Geographic Information Systems Technician IRC
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists - GIS Analyst RIC
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists RI
Remote Sensing Technicians RIC
Precision Agriculture Technicians RIC
Transportation Planners ICR
City and Regional Planning Aides CR
 
* Holland Codes describe occupations' general characteristics and people's interests. Look for careers that fit your interests. If you do not know your Holland Code, contact Career Services to inquire about career assessment.

Necessary abilities and qualities

  • Complex problem solving skills
  • Computer/technology understanding and systems analysis
  • Math skills
  • Deductive and inductive reasoning
  • Written and oral comprehension and expression
  • Problem sensitivity (identify and tend to existing and possible future problems)
  • Knowledge of: geography, engineering, computers, electronics, mathematics, administation and management, and customer service

    • Videos

  • Mapping the Coordinates of a New Career
  • GIS Careers by ESRI
  • Geographic Information Specialist Job Description

    • Additional Occupational Information and Resources

  • OOH - Surveyors, Cartgraphers, Photogrammetrists and Surveying and Mapping Technicians
  • GIS career biographies and information  - geospatialcareers.net

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    Professional Oganizations

  • Association of American Geographers (AAG) aag.org/careers
  • Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) gita.org
  • National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) ncge.org
  • The Society of Conservation GIS (SCGIS) scgis.org
  • Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) urisa.org

    • Related Job sites 

    CPCC employmeNC giscareers.com gisjobs.com gjc.org
    geojobs.org giscafe.com gislounge.com directionsmag.com

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