Job Description: GIS Technician – Local Government
Author:Caitlin Dempsey 
• 4/02/01 • Categorized as Career
Briefly describe a typical day:
Using GIS to perform studies and briefs for planning commission actions in a city government setting. GIS analysis is used for zoning inquiries, impact analysis, city limits mapping, property information management, and addressing, among other things.
How do you use GIS to help your company?
GIS software used:
ArcView 3.2
What skills do you need to be successful in your position?
Background knowledge of GIS and a degree in urban or regional planning.
What do you particularly enjoy about your position?
Job flexibility – lots of different duties.
What don’t you like about your position?
Reporting to several people.
How did you get started in GIS?:
College.
How did you find out about your current position?:
Answered an add in a newspaper.
Submitted April 2, 2001.
| Job Title | Industry | Location |
| Planning Technician | Local Government | South Carolina |
| Years of Experience | Education Level | Salary Range ($ USD) |
| 3 | BS Planning/Minor Geography | $27,000 – $36,000 |
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Article originally published: 4/02/01
