Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians, task by task.

The work this job is made of, grouped and scored on how much of its output software can produce today, then linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job. The full activity list is underneath.

Also filed here32
  • imagery analyst
  • resource analyst
  • geospatial analyst
  • geospatial engineer
  • conversion specialist
  • geospatial specialist
  • geospatial technician
  • cartographic technician
  • geospatial technologist
  • geospatial information technologist
  • global position system technician gps technician
  • geographic information system analyst gis analyst
  • geographic information systems analyst gis analyst
  • geographic information systems developer gis developer
  • and 18 more
SOC code
15-1299.02
Activities scored
6
In O*NET
25 activities
Activities an agent can take on
5
Grounded in
O*NET 30.3
The tasks · Geographic Information Systems Technologists and TechniciansSOC 15-1299.02
Produce spatial analysis outputs, maps, reports, and data layersWhat can do this →
88% · agentMostly automatable
Design and prepare graphic representations and visualizations of GIS dataWhat can do this →
86% · agentMostly automatable
Perform geospatial data analysis, modeling, and cartographyWhat can do this →
85% · agentMostly automatable
Develop and maintain GIS databases, enter data, and ensure data qualityWhat can do this →
84% · agentMostly automatable
Design, code, and test GIS software applications and modelsWhat can do this →
82% · agentMostly automatable
Provide technical support and training to GIS users and clientsWhat can do this →
28% · you keepBarely automatable
The team5 agents · 5 need no setup
Spatial Analysis & Reporting Agent
ESRI ArcGIS software · Microsoft Excel · Adobe Acrobat
● No integration needed
GIS Graphics & Visualization Agent
Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Photoshop · ESRI ArcGIS software
● No integration needed
Geospatial Data Modeling Agent
ESRI ArcGIS software · Microsoft SQL Server · Python
● No integration needed
GIS Database Management Agent
Microsoft SQL Server · ESRI ArcGIS software · Microsoft Access
● No integration needed
GIS Software Development Agent
JavaScript · Python · ESRI ArcGIS software
● No integration needed
You keep this
Approve final GIS deliverables and sign off on spatial analysis conclusionsOwn client relationships and negotiate project scope and technical specificationsMake final decisions on system architecture and major software upgradesProvide in-person training and handle escalated technical support issues requiring human judgment

Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.

Start with these three

The most automatable work in this job, and the one tool we would use for each. Every task has a page of its own with the reasoning and every occupation that does it.

Produce spatial analysis outputs, maps, reports, and data layers88% · recording, documentation and administration · mostly automatable
MakeFrom $9/moWhy this one
Design and prepare graphic representations and visualizations of GIS data86% · drafting and content production · mostly automatable
ClaudeFrom $20/moWhy this one
Perform geospatial data analysis, modeling, and cartography85% · analysis and evaluation work · mostly automatable
ClaudeFrom $20/moWhy this one
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The full activity list

All 25 detailed work activities O*NET records for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Mostly automatable 19

Mostly automatable activities for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
ActivityJobs
Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends21
Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables19
Write computer programming code17
Conduct research to gain information about products or processes17
Test software performance14
Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems13
Create databases to store electronic data12
Develop models of information or communications systems11
Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information10
Prepare analytical reports10
Evaluate data quality8
Prepare data for analysis8
Design computer modeling or simulation programs8
Design software applications7
Design integrated computer systems7
Document technical specifications or requirements6
Update computer database information5
Develop scientific or mathematical models5
Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for use in green applications1

Partly automatable 4

Partly automatable activities for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
ActivityJobs
Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details16
Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues15
Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems14
Provide technical support for software maintenance or use11

Barely automatable 2

Barely automatable activities for Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
ActivityJobs
Train others in computer interface or software use15
Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments10