Occupations with Spatial databases

Store geographic shapes and their attributes in a database, keep them consistent and query them by location. Check coordinate systems and layer provenance before combining datasets.

GIS analyst

man to sign system

analytical

collaborative

Combines geographic data with other evidence to answer questions about places. Builds spatial models and maps that inform planning, environmental and infrastructure decisions.

Geographic information systems engineer

analytical

technical

indoor

Designs geographic information systems that store, combine and analyse spatial data about real places.