{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:06.406Z","occupation":{"soc":"19-3092.00","title":"Geographers","group":"Life, Physical & Social Science","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers professional geography practice in government, consulting, academic, and private-sector environments, encompassing GIS development, cartographic production, spatial data analysis, research communication, and technical instruction across local to global scales.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Geographic data sources such as censuses, field observations, and aerial photographs — locate and compile under direct supervision for assigned research projects.","GIS software and map creation tools — apply foundational functions to produce basic thematic maps under guidance from senior geographers.","Coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, and map scale principles — apply to interpret and verify existing cartographic products in a professional office environment.","Spreadsheet and analytical software — enter, organize, and perform basic queries on geographic datasets under structured supervision.","Physical and cultural geographic distributions — identify and describe patterns at the local or regional scale using provided reference materials.","Written research summaries — draft with direction from supervisors to document data collection procedures and preliminary findings.","GIS hardware components including digitizers, plotters, and printers — operate and perform routine maintenance following established protocols.","Geographic concepts related to population characteristics — recognize and apply to interpret socioeconomic or demographic data in familiar analytical contexts.","Internet browser and office suite software — use to retrieve spatial datasets and prepare formatted reports under senior staff direction.","Active listening and note-taking — practice during team briefings and client meetings to support geographic information systems projects in public or private sector settings."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Thematic maps, graphs, and diagrams — create and modify using GIS and cartographic principles such as topography and elevation with reduced oversight on multi-scale projects.","Geographic data from satellite imagery, field surveys, and existing maps — gather, evaluate, and integrate into project databases with routine independence.","GIS systems including hardware, software, and peripheral devices — operate and maintain to support departmental geographic analysis workflows.","Regional population characteristics including economic, political, and cultural factors — analyze using established methodologies and present findings to internal stakeholders.","Research reports — write and deliver presentations synthesizing geographic findings for professional audiences in government or consulting environments.","GIS technical support — provide to public and private sector clients by troubleshooting software issues and advising on data formatting and projection standards.","Geographic distributions at continental or global scales — analyze using inductive and deductive reasoning to identify spatial trends across multiple datasets.","CAD and graphics imaging software — apply to produce publication-quality cartographic outputs and visual analyses for project deliverables.","Introductory geography instruction — facilitate for junior staff or intern cohorts by designing exercises aligned with core spatial thinking concepts.","Systems analysis techniques — apply to evaluate GIS workflows and recommend efficiency improvements within a team project environment."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex multi-source geographic datasets including satellite imagery, census data, and field observations — integrate and analyze autonomously across local, regional, and global scales.","Advanced GIS systems — develop, configure, and maintain end-to-end hardware and software environments to support sustained organizational geospatial operations.","Non-routine cartographic challenges such as projection selection and scale distortion — resolve independently using deep knowledge of coordinate systems and cartographic principles.","Comprehensive research reports and peer-reviewed documents — author and present to diverse stakeholder groups including government agencies and academic audiences.","Economic, political, and cultural geographic analyses — conduct for specific regions and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations for public or private sector clients.","GIS consulting and technical guidance — deliver autonomously to external clients, resolving complex spatial data integration problems across enterprise platforms.","Web-based geographic information platforms — design and deploy using web page creation tools and analytical software to extend spatial data access to end users.","Learning strategies and instructional design — apply to develop geography training curricula for professional development programs in academic or agency settings.","Critical thinking and systems evaluation — apply to assess the accuracy, completeness, and fitness of geographic data products used in high-stakes decision-making environments.","Interdisciplinary geographic problems combining sociological, mathematical, and environmental variables — solve using advanced analytical and scientific software with full professional autonomy."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational GIS strategy and geospatial data governance frameworks — establish and direct across enterprise or agency-wide programs to align spatial capabilities with institutional goals.","Research agendas addressing complex geographic questions at national or global scale — define and lead, setting methodological standards for multidisciplinary project teams.","Geographic information systems infrastructure investments — evaluate and champion at the executive level, advising leadership on technology adoption, vendor selection, and scalability.","Junior and mid-level geographers — mentor and develop through structured performance feedback, stretch assignments, and individualized learning strategies in professional practice settings.","Cross-sector GIS partnerships between public agencies, academic institutions, and private firms — build and sustain by representing organizational geospatial expertise to senior external stakeholders.","Emerging geospatial technologies and analytical methodologies — assess and integrate into organizational practice, driving innovation in cartographic and spatial analysis workflows.","High-impact geographic research findings — synthesize and communicate to policy makers, executives, and the public through authoritative reports, testimony, and professional presentations.","Quality standards and peer-review processes for geographic data products and published research — establish and oversee to ensure scientific rigor across departmental outputs.","Geography and spatial thinking education — lead at institutional or programmatic level by designing advanced curricula and shaping discipline-wide instructional standards.","Organizational decision-making on complex spatial policy issues such as land use, environmental change, or demographic shifts — inform and guide using career-level expertise in systems analysis and geographic science."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}