Many of the present-day careers in cartography and GIS are found in the commercial sector. Because of the growing demand for software tools, individuals are needed who are well versed in geographical and cartographic concepts but also feel comfortable working with the hardware and software that drive the applications. These positions reflect the growing importance of GIS in all sectors of society and require a unique combination of education and skills.
Job Titles in the Private Sector
- GIS Coordinator/Assistant Director of Development
- Technical Support Analyst
- Database Analysts
- Consultant/Project Manager
- Project Manager
- Software Engineer
- Internet Product Software Engineer
- Applications Programmer
- GIS Software Product Specialist
- Industry Marketing Manager
- GIS Instructors
- Data Publisher
- Database and System Integrator
- Computer Mapping Technician
- GIS Database Administrator & GIS Systems Analyst
- GIS Manager/Information Services Planner
- GIS Manager/Senior Level
- GIS Specialist
- GIS Data Manager
- Senior GIS Analyst
- Senior Software Engineer
- GIS Sales Manager
- GIS Analyst II
- GIS Coordinator/Assistant Director of Development
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