Validating the Geospatial Technology Competency Model: Pre-Workshop Webinar February 3, 2010 2:00 p.m. EST WEBINAR TITLE SLIDE FACILITATOR: (Click to next slide)

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Featured Speakers Presenters Moderator Brian Jones, Contractor Support, ETA Competency Initiative David DiBiase, Penn State University, Co-Principal Investigator, National Geospatial Technology Center Moderator Brad Wiggins, Workforce Analyst, ETA Business Relations Group FEATURED PRESENTERS/MODERATOR SLIDE FACILITATOR/MODERATOR NAME HERE: (Click to next slide)

Agenda/Objectives Today’s Webinar is a briefing to prepare for the Validation Workshop, March 10-12, 2010, Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center, Scottsdale Arizona. To provide participants with background and context on competency modeling process. (Click to next slide)

The Industry Competency Model Initiative Agenda/Objectives Objectives: The Industry Competency Model Initiative Geospatial Technology Competency Model Current Draft of the Model Proposed Changes Goals for the workshop in March 2010 (Click to next slide)

Industry Competency Model Initiative The Industry Competency Model Initiative is one of many workforce solutions ETA has undertaken to support workforce development efforts and continues to engage in three key activities:  Promoting the development of industry-driven competency models in high-growth, high-demand industries; Convening industry representatives to develop industry competency models; and Serving as a broker of information for competency model resources. 

Industry Competency Model Initiative Develop Industry Models that: Serve as a basis for developing new training materials for the industry; Categorize the wide range of existing materials that are currently being used; Comprehend the full range of skills needed for Geospatial Technology; Form the foundation for industry skill standards and certifications; Evaluate the myriad training programs that address those skill needs.

Who are the stakeholders? Industry Prospective workers Training providers The public workforce system

Presenter Introduction Brian Jones Contractor Support Industry Competency Model Initiative

What is a competency? “…a specific, identifiable, definable, and measurable skill or characteristic that is essential for the performance of an activity within a specific business or industry context.” Examples: Critical & Analytical Thinking Problem Solving & Decision Making Mathematics CAD Drafting Teamwork Customer Focus

What is a competency model? A competency model is a collection of multiple competencies that together define successful performance in a defined work setting. A competency model is a clear description of what a person needs to know and be able to do – the knowledge, skills, and abilities – to perform well in a specific job, occupation, or industry.

Competency Model Tiers

Competency Model Tiers

Building Blocks Model

Steps to Build an Industry Competency Model Conduct Research Analyze Resource Materials Develop draft competency model Engage industry partners Refine and validate the model Launch and promote the model Plan to maintain and update the model

ETA’s Process for Drafting Competency Models Gather publicly available resources such as curricula, standards, and assessments. Conduct O*NET Alignment - analysis of occupations in selected industry (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Work Activities, Work Styles) Look for commonalities. Integrate information into Building Blocks format.

Geospatial Technology Competency Model Draft

Tier 1- Personal Effectiveness Interpersonal Skills Integrity Professionalism Initiative Dependability and Reliability Lifelong Learning

Tier 2 - Academic Tier 2 Reading Writing Mathematics Geography Science and Engineering Communication – Listening & Speaking Critical and Analytical Thinking Basic Computer Skills

Tier 3 - Workplace Tier 3 Teamwork Creative Thinking Planning & Organizing Problem Solving & Decision Making Working with Tools & Technology Checking, Examining, & Recording Business Fundamentals

Tier 4 - Industry-wide Tier 4 Principles of Geospatial Technology Geographic Information Systems Cartography Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry Surveying & Global Positioning System Computer Programming & Database Management

David DiBiase Our Next Speaker Penn State University, Co-Principal Investigator, National Geospatial Technology Center

2009 Timetable 2009 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec GeoTech NVC Corpus Christi Recommendation to “engage DoL” ESRI EdUC presentation Propose approach to complete GTCM 1st meeting with DoL ETA Re: GTCM 2nd meeting with DoL ETA URISA presentation 3rd meeting with DoL ETA Workshop participants invited Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2009

Proposed Changes to the ETA Draft Define geospatial industry sectors Differentiate sector-specific competencies (Tier 5) from industry-wide competencies (Tier 4) Add missing competencies to Tier 4 identified in comparison with previous studies (including Professional Geography competency model and GIS&T BoK).

Workshop participants March 11-12 Corbin, Tripp Assoc Vice President GIS-IT, Keck & Wood, Atlanta; GISP; CFM; President GA Chapter URISA; At-large Board Member GITA Southeast Chapter DiBiase, David Director, Dutton e-Education Institute, Penn State; GISP; CMS-GIS; URISA Board member; past UCGIS Education Committee chair and lead editor of GIS&T Body of Knowledge Fox, Thomas GEOINT analyst, Booz Allen Hamilton Francica, Joe Editor in chief, Directions Magazine; BidConnexion Software Inc.; formerly USGS EROS Data Center, Sun Exploration,Tydac, Vectiv and Intergraph Corporation Green, Kass President, Kass Green & Associates; Past president ASPRS; numerous Boards Jackson, Janet GIS Manager, McKim & Creed; GISP; former president GITA Carolina chapter; Professional Surveyor columnist Jeffress, Gary Director, Conrad Blucher Institute, Texas A&M Corpus Christi; RPLS; ACSM; GeoTech Board member Jones, Brent Survey/Cadastre/Engineering Manager, ESRI; GITA past president Mennis, Jeremy Associate Professor of Geography, Temple University; Chairperson, GIS Specialty Group, AAG Ritchie, Michael President, Photo Science Inc.; Past-President, MAPPS; PLS, PE, CP Schuckman, Karen Senior Lecturer, Penn State; formerly with URS Corp. and EarthData; ASPRS past president; PLS, CP Smith, Cy GIO, State of Oregon; COGO chairperson; NSGIC past president; URISA president elect; GISP Van Sickle, Jan Senior Associate, Stantec Consulting, Denver; RPLS, ACSM, ASPRS, Penn State lecturer

Industry sectors in market research Daratech “GIS/Geospatial Industry” Software $1.5 B Data $0.7 B Services $0.5 B Hardware $0.1 B 2004 revenue $2.8 B ASPRS “Remote Sensing Industry” Data Collection Data processing Software & Hardware “support” “Intermediaries” 2004 revenue $2.9 B Daratech markets Public Regulated (i.e. utilties, telecom, transportation and education) Private ASPRS markets Commercial/NFP Government Academia

Industry sectors in market research

But… What the Market Research Doesn’t Show: Persistent tension between regulated and unregulated professional practice (i.e., licensed practitioners and voluntarily certified practitioners) Should the GTCM reflect this, and attempt to reconcile it?

Task 1: “Strawman” sectors Data Products & Services: Professional creation and provision of georeferenced data products and services defined as “survey practice” in NCEES Model Law and Rules. Information Products & Services: Professional creation and provision of georeferenced data products and services excluded from the definition of “survey practice” in NCEES Model Law and Rules. Software Products: Software tools used to produce, analyze, and use georeferenced data and information. Hardware Products: Equipment used to produce and use georeferenced data and information.

Task 1: Expected objections “The realm of “producers” of geospatial data is huge [and should not be limited to licensed practitioners] … it extends across most academic disciplines (ranging from environmental science to archeology to geography and cartography and nearly all or the social and natural sciences), and well into many vocational fields, such as utility lineman, police officer, land surveyor, soldier, environmentalist and hundreds of other occupations. Geographic “Data producers” also includes most federal and state and local governmental agencies, including …the Census Bureau, Departments of Transportation, EPA and related state agencies, USGS, DOE … It also increasingly includes thousands of private businesses and non-profit organizations and universities operating around the world as well as, increasingly, environmental groups and public participation GIS groups, as well as the vast and explosively growing group known as ‘volunteer data providers’” Douglas Richardson, AAG, 1- 10-10 “The scope of market research must expand if it is to capture the true breadth of the geospatial technology marketplace.” Joe Francica, Directions Magazine, 17-09-09.

Task 2: Sector-specific vs. Industry-wide 9. Management Competencies 8. Occupation-Specific Requirements   ? 7. Occupation-Specific Technical Competencies 6. Occupation-Specific Knowledge Areas 5. Industry-Sector Technical Competencies Data Products & Services Information Products Software Products Hardware Products 4. Industry-wide Technical Competencies Principles of Geospatial Technology Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Cartography Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry Surveying & Global Positioning System (GPS) Computer Programming & Database Management 3. Workplace Competencies Teamwork Creative Thinking Planning & Organizing Problem Solving & Decision Making Working with Tools & Technology Checking, Examining & Recording Workplace Computer Applications Business Fundamentals 2. Academic Competencies Reading Writing Mathematics Geography Science & Engineering Communication Listening & Speaking Critical & Analytical Thinking Active Learning 1. Personal Effectiveness Competencies Interpersonal Skills Integrity Professionalism Initiative Dependabiity & Reliability Willingness to Learn

Task 2: Sector-specific vs. Industry-wide Tier 4—Industry-Wide Technical Competencies 5. Land Surveying & Global Positioning System (GPS): The measurement of dimensional relationships on the earth's surface for use in locating property boundaries, construction layout, and mapmaking. Critical Work Functions Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles Collect, create, edit, or analyze geospatial data using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Survey practice

Task 3: Compare previous related efforts Solem, M., Cheung, I., & Schlemper, B. (2008). Skills in professional geography: an assessment of workforce needs and expectations. Professional Geographer 60(3): 356-373.

Task 3: Compare previous related efforts 9. Management Competencies 8. Occupation-Specific Requirements   ? 7. Occupation-Specific Technical Competencies 6. Occupation-Specific Knowledge Areas 5. Industry-Sector Technical Competencies Data Products & Services Information Products & Services Software Products Hardware Products 4. Industry-wide Technical Competencies Principles of Geospatial Technology Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Cartography Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry Surveying & Global Positioning System (GPS) Computer Programming & Database Management 3. Workplace Competencies Teamwork Creative Thinking Planning & Organizing Problem Solving & Decision Making Working with Tools & Technology Checking, Examining & Recording Workplace Computer Applications Business Fundamentals 2. Academic Competencies Reading Writing Mathematics Geography Science & Engineering Communication Listening & Speaking Critical & Analytical Thinking Active Learning 1. Personal Effectiveness Competencies Interpersonal Skills Integrity Professionalism Initiative Dependabiity & Reliability Willingness to Learn “Spatial Thinking”?

Task 3: Compare previous related efforts DiBiase et al., Eds. (2006). Geographic Information Science and Technology Body of Knowledge. Washington DC: University Consortium for Geographic Information Science and Assn of American Geographers

Task 3: Compare previous related efforts 9. Management Competencies 8. Occupation-Specific Requirements   ? 7. Occupation-Specific Technical Competencies 6. Occupation-Specific Knowledge Areas 5. Industry-Sector Technical Competencies Data Products & Services Information Products & Services Software Products Hardware Products 4. Industry-wide Technical Competencies Principles of Geospatial Technology Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Cartography Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry Surveying & Global Positioning System (GPS) Computer Programming & Database Management 3. Workplace Competencies Teamwork Creative Thinking Planning & Organizing Problem Solving & Decision Making Working with Tools & Technology Checking, Examining & Recording Workplace Computer Applications Business Fundamentals 2. Academic Competencies Reading Writing Mathematics Geography Science & Engineering Communication Listening & Speaking Critical & Analytical Thinking Active Learning 1. Personal Effectiveness Competencies Interpersonal Skills Integrity Professionalism Initiative Dependabiity & Reliability Willingness to Learn Ethics, legal issues, organizational and institutional aspects

2010 Timetable 2010 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec National Academies of Science Mapping Sciences Committee UCGIS presentation GTCM workshop Scottsdale AZ Finished GTCM oublished at Competency Model Clearinghouse and announced ESRI EdUC presentation Revised GTCM to DoL & public comment URISA presentation Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2010 URISA Journal Special Issue GIS Education at 2-year Institutions

Ground Rules for Workshop Validation Workshop Ground Rules for Workshop Open discussion format – everyone’s input is important. Apply 80/20 rule – keep an open mind. It is more important that we agree on the majority of the content than agree on every detail. Stick to purpose of meeting. During a validation meeting it is important to stay on track and focus on the model content. If there is an issue that cannot be resolved during a brief discussion, the topic will be put aside for future discussion and decision.

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Competency Model Clearinghouse Resources Competency Model Clearinghouse http://www.careeronestop.org/competency model/default.aspx

Speakers’ Contact Information Brad Wiggins wiggins.brad@dol.gov (202) 693-3742 Brian Jones bjones@jbsinternational.com (240) 645-4872 David DiBiase dibiase@ems.psu.edu (814) 863-1790 http://www.geotechcenter.org/ SPEAKERS’ CONTACT INFO SCREEN FACILITATOR: (Click to next slide)

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