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! Share your story!
