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GIS Technician - Local Government

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

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.

What parting words of advice to you have?:

Submitted April 2, 2001.
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