On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > What is the difference in work duties and skills in a GIS Analyst and a > GIS Specialist?
I doubt there's a universal definition, but I'd say an analyst should be capable of designing solutions to spatial problems in the broadest sense. S/he'd be the one to design the data structures, algorithms, procedures, QC checks, recommend software, etc. to get the job done. A specialist would be the one with the hands on skills to build the database and generate the reports and maps in a particular environment -- these days that usually means you're a whiz with MapInfo, ArcGIS, and various and sundry Microsoft tools. > Also what is the same in a GIS Manager and a GIS Coordinator? One has to sport pointy hair, and the other... er, needs to be able to herd cats. Feral cats. You didn't ask about GIS Consultants, but these are the most important members of any successful GIS team. GIS efforts that don't include at least one or two of these are doomed from the start and their sad histories are often used in university "Intro to GIS" courses as examples of what "we can do it in house" hubris can do to otherwise promising careers. - Bill Thoen GIS Consultant --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 11083
