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How exposed to AI is a Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technician?

Of the 29 tasks O*NET lists for geographic information systems technologists and technicians, 7 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 1 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Geographic Information System Analyst (GIS Analyst)Geographic Information Systems Administrator (GIS Administrator)Geographic Information Systems Analyst (GIS Analyst)Geographic Information Systems Coordinator (GIS Coordinator)GIS Specialist (Geographic Information Systems Specialist)GIS Technician (Geographic Information Systems Technician)Resource Analyst
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
29
tasks rated for this occupation
370k
people do this job in the US
10 of 36
least protected in computing and maths

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

7
  • Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users
  • Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation
  • Provide technical support to users or clients regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, equipment, or applications
  • Document, design, code, or test Geographic Information Systems (GIS) models, internet mapping solutions, or other applications
  • Make recommendations regarding upgrades, considering implications of new or revised Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, equipment, or applications
  • Prepare training materials for, or make presentations to, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) users
  • Recommend procedures, equipment, or software upgrades to increase data accessibility or ease of use

Only with software built on top

21
  • Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems
  • Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications
  • Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases
  • Perform computer programming, data analysis, or software development for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, including the maintenance of existing systems or research and development for future enhancements
  • Enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data
  • Perform geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software
  • Design or coordinate the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial or non-spatial databases
  • Perform integrated or computerized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses to address scientific problems
  • Select cartographic elements needed for effective presentation of information
  • Collect, compile, or integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, such as remote sensing or cartographic data for inclusion in map manuscripts
  • Interpret aerial or ortho photographs
  • Meet with clients to discuss topics such as technical specifications, customized solutions, or operational problems
  • Create, analyze, report, convert, or transfer data, using specialized applications program software
  • Design, program, or model Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications or procedures
  • Develop specialized computer software routines, internet-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, or business applications to customize geographic information
  • Assist users in formulating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) requirements or understanding the implications of alternatives
  • Create visual representations of geospatial data, using complex procedures such as analytical modeling, three-dimensional renderings, or plot creation
  • Transfer or rescale information from original photographs onto maps or other photographs
  • Apply three-dimensional (3D) or four-dimensional (4D) technologies to geospatial data to allow for new or different analyses or applications
  • Conduct research, data analysis, systems design, or support for software such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Global Positioning Systems (GPS) mapping software
  • Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems

Cannot be sped up

1
  • Confer with users to analyze, configure, or troubleshoot applications
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.