Remote Sensing Technicians

Help researchers in fields including ecology, urban planning, and security by employing remote sensing technology. Possible duties include setting up sensors and flying plans for flights.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
LOW
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Level of responsibilities
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Communication with others
Critical decision making
Leadership
Dealing and handling conflicts
Competition for this position

Activities

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