GIS Officer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a GIS Officer:

  • A degree or post graduate degree in computer science, environment and sustainability, geographical information systems, geography, maths or statistics, software engineering, surveying, urban planning.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • IT skills, including the use and manipulation of complex databases and spreadsheets
  • Knowledge of specialised software packages such as ArcGIS or ESRI
  • Self-motivation and a proactive attitude to work
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working skills and the ability to work independently
  • The ability to work well under pressure.
  • Numerical skills with the ability to analyse data and statistics
  • The ability to translate client requirements into working solutions
  • Familiarity with Ordnance Survey mapping and digitising techniques
  • Presentation skills
  • Project management skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of GIS Officer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific GIS Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.