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An Examination of Job Titles Used for GIScience Professionals

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  • Thomas A. Wikle

    (Oklahoma State University, USA)

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Over the last 20 years the increasing availability, utility, and importance of geospatial data has led to new kinds of positions in government agencies, non-profit organizations and private businesses. While employment opportunities have grown substantially, guidelines for assigning titles, qualifications and responsibilities have not kept pace. Inconsistency in GIScience titles and job qualifications has made it difficult for employers and job seekers to compare positions across organizations in terms of duties, compensation, and status. This paper explores job titles used by public and private organizations that hire GIScience professionals. An analysis of 204 online job ads shows variation in qualifications associated with titles. Model job titles and career ladders are suggested as a means of attracting and retaining GIScience professionals.

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  • Thomas A. Wikle, 2010. "An Examination of Job Titles Used for GIScience Professionals," International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research (IJAGR), IGI Global, vol. 1(1), pages 40-56, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jagr00:v:1:y:2010:i:1:p:40-56
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