Technicians will often be asked these tasks:

• Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
• Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Innovators will usually have four main goals:

• Developing or creating new applications, relationships, systems, or products.
• Providing creative ideas or artistic contributions.
• Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Benchmarking, experimenting and testing novel approaches to solving problems.

• Performing integrated or computerized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses for addressing scientific problems.
• Developing specialized computer software routines, internet based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, or business applications for customizing geographic information.
• Providing technical assistance for computer based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping software.
• Creating visual representations of geospatial data, using complex procedures such as analytical modeling, three dimensional renderings, or plot creation.
• Performing computer programming, data analysis, or software development for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, including the maintenance of existing systems or researching and development for future enhancements.
• Assisting users in formulating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) requirements or understanding the implications of alternatives.