GIS Consultant Jobs description

A GIS consultant job is an opening in a green field area. The geographic information system’s potential and relevance in day-to-day life has just begun to show itself. The use of geographic information systems is vast and the potential huge. A person in a GIS consultant job helps to develop and use the software related to GIS equipments.

To be in a GIS consultant job, the candidate has to possess a bachelor’s degree in electronics or in computer science related to geographical information science. The candidate can also do the GIS certificate programs that truly help to get a GIS consultant job.

To work in a GIS consultant job, the candidate must possess some sound skills and qualities in excess of educational qualifications. The candidate must have good team leadership skills. He or she should possess excellent communication skills in both writing and speaking. The candidate must also have at least three to five years of experience in the GIS industry. References from previous project mangers or clients will be an added advantage. The candidate must also be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Usually, when an employer is trying to recruit for a GIS consultant job, a common requirement is that a candidate must possess proven experience in business development within the geospatial field and in preparing bids. Most candidates for a GIS consultant job require to be well versed in ESRI, Maximo MXES, ArcGIS desktop and server technology as well as in Map Guide Enterprise. The candidate must have in-depth knowledge of other GIS (MapInfo, CadCorp, etc) applications.

The candidate for a GIS consultant job must be able to work in a high-profile consultancy role with client contact. The candidate for a GIS consultant job must also be able to manage projects. He or she needs to be well seasoned in technical GIS experience such as spatial analysis, data management, and software development as well as with .NET and software development using Visual Studio, .NET 2008, Java, XML, J2EE, UML etc. The candidate must have profound knowledge of modular software design and object-oriented design (OOD) as well as object-oriented programming (OOP) principles. The candidate for a GIS consultant job must be able to install, manage, and develop web-based mapping using ArcIMS/ArcGIS Server. The candidate must be familiar with image processing, database design, 3D computer graphics, visualization technologies, modeling, and simulation.

A GIS consultant job demands many duties as well as responsibilities besides personal technical proficiency. The candidate provides technical consulting and manages teams. He or she provides consultation over the projects. The person in a GIS consultant job also needs to complete projects with satisfying performance while achieving customer expectations. The person in a GIS consultant job, in conjunction with the business development manager, plans and formalizes proposals.

There has been a rise in GIS consultant jobs over the past decade. On the other hand, GIS professionals are also searching for that right GIS consultant job which can help their career goals.

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