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GIS Specialist

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com

Description: Process spatial data for an archaeological site or sites.
Alternate Titles: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst, GIS Technician
Duties: Utilize software to produce maps, digitize data from geographic information services.
Location: Universities or cultural resource management companies.
Job Type: Part-time to permanent, sometimes benefited.
Availability of Employment: The past decade has seen the development of Geographic Information Systems as a career; and archaeology has not been slow in including GIS as a subdiscipline. However, since it is a relatively new field, the job market is difficult to assess at the moment.
Education Level Required: BA, plus specialized training; archaeology background helpful but not necessary.
Experience Tells: Are you a GIS technician with a story to share? Terrific! Email me

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