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O*NET-SOC 15-1299.02

Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians

Assist scientists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.Core21715
  2. Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications.Core21716
  3. Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.Core21717
  4. Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.Core21718
  5. 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.Core21719
  6. 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.Core21720
  7. Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.Core21721
  8. Perform geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software.Core21722
  9. Design or coordinate the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial or non-spatial databases.Core21723
  10. Perform integrated or computerized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses to address scientific problems.Core21724
  11. Select cartographic elements needed for effective presentation of information.Core21725
  12. Provide technical support to users or clients regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, equipment, or applications.Core21726
  13. Collect, compile, or integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, such as remote sensing or cartographic data for inclusion in map manuscripts.Core21727
  14. Interpret aerial or ortho photographs.Core21728
  15. Meet with clients to discuss topics such as technical specifications, customized solutions, or operational problems.Core21729
  16. Document, design, code, or test Geographic Information Systems (GIS) models, internet mapping solutions, or other applications.Core21730
  17. Create, analyze, report, convert, or transfer data, using specialized applications program software.Core21731
  18. Confer with users to analyze, configure, or troubleshoot applications.Core21732
  19. Design, program, or model Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications or procedures.Core21733
  20. Develop specialized computer software routines, internet-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, or business applications to customize geographic information.Core21734
  21. Make recommendations regarding upgrades, considering implications of new or revised Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, equipment, or applications.Core21735
  22. Assist users in formulating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) requirements or understanding the implications of alternatives.Core21736
  23. Create visual representations of geospatial data, using complex procedures such as analytical modeling, three-dimensional renderings, or plot creation.Core21737
  24. Transfer or rescale information from original photographs onto maps or other photographs.Core21738
  25. Prepare training materials for, or make presentations to, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) users.Core21739
  26. Apply three-dimensional (3D) or four-dimensional (4D) technologies to geospatial data to allow for new or different analyses or applications.Supplemental21740
  27. Conduct research, data analysis, systems design, or support for software such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Global Positioning Systems (GPS) mapping software.21741
  28. 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.21742
  29. Recommend procedures, equipment, or software upgrades to increase data accessibility or ease of use.21743

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 127 examples in 32 categories, 65 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Data base user interface and query software

  • ADO.NET
  • Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Autodesk Topobase
  • dBASE
  • Microsoft AccessHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • National Land Cover Database NLCD
  • ServiceNowHot Technology
  • Soil Survey Geographic SSURGO
  • State Soil Geographic STATSGO Database
  • Structured query language SQLHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Transact-SQLHot Technology

Document management software

  • Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology
  • Microsoft SharePoint Server

Development environment software

  • Adobe ActionScript
  • ArcGIS Web AppBuilder
  • CHot Technology
  • Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
  • GoHot Technology
  • List processing language LISP
  • Microsoft .NET FrameworkHot Technology
  • Microsoft Azure DevOps Services
  • Microsoft Azure softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
  • Microsoft Visual StudioHot Technology
  • Software development tools
  • Software libraries
  • Web application software

Video creation and editing software

  • Adobe After EffectsHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe Creative Cloud softwareHot Technology
  • Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
  • Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology

Web page creation and editing software

  • Adobe Dreamweaver

Analytical or scientific software

  • Agronomic modeling software
  • Coordinate geometry COGO software
  • ESRI ArcGIS ArcPyIn Demand
  • ESRI ArcGIS Survey 123In Demand
  • Hydrological modeling software
  • Landmark Graphics GeoGraphix
  • SASHot Technology
  • The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology

Operating system software

  • Apple iOSHot Technology
  • Job control language JCL
  • LinuxHot Technology
  • Shell scriptHot Technology
  • UNIXHot Technology

Content workflow software

  • Atlassian JIRAHot Technology

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Autodesk AutoCADHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Autodesk Land Desktop
  • Bentley MicroStationHot Technology
  • Computer aided design and drafting software CADD

Web platform development software

  • Autodesk MapGuide
  • BootstrapHot Technology
  • Cascading style sheets CSSHot Technology
  • Drupal
  • Ext JS
  • Google AngularHot Technology
  • Hypertext markup language HTMLHot Technology
  • JavaScriptHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • JavaScript Object Notation JSONHot Technology
  • LAMP Stack
  • Microsoft ASP.NETHot Technology
  • Node.jsHot Technology
  • Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP
  • PHPHot Technology
  • ReactHot Technology
  • RESTful API

Object or component oriented development software

  • C#Hot Technology
  • C++Hot Technology
  • jQueryHot Technology
  • Oracle JavaHot Technology
  • PerlHot Technology
  • PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • RHot Technology
  • Sun Microsystems Java
  • TypeScriptHot Technology

Map creation software

  • CDA International Manifold System
  • ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
  • Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
  • RockWare ArcMapIn Demand
  • Trimble Pathfinder Office

Application server software

  • DockerHot Technology
  • GitHubHot Technology
  • KubernetesHot Technology

Electronic mail software

  • Email software
  • Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Enterprise application integration software

  • Enterprise application integration EAI software
  • Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology
  • Jenkins CIHot Technology

Geographic information system

  • ESRI ArcEditor
  • ESRI ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst
  • ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • ESRI ArcGIS Spatial Analyst
  • ESRI ArcIMS
  • ESRI ArcInfo
  • ESRI ArcPad
  • ESRI ArcSDE
  • ESRI ArcView
  • Geographic information system GIS softwareIn Demand
  • Geographic information system GIS systemsIn Demand
  • Google Earth Pro
  • QGISIn Demand

File versioning software

  • GitHot Technology

Mobile location based services software

  • Global positioning system GPS software

Office suite software

  • Google Workspace softwareHot Technology
  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Cloud-based management software

  • IBM WebSphere

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Management information systems MIS
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP softwareHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Word processing software

  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Data base management system software

  • Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
  • Oracle PL/SQLHot Technology
  • Relational database management software
  • Relational database management system RDMS
  • Teradata DatabaseHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Object oriented data base management software

  • PostgreSQLHot Technology

Data base reporting software

  • SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • TableauHot Technology

Requirements analysis and system architecture software

  • Unified modeling language UML

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Test software performance.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Processing Information

  • Evaluate data quality.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for use in green applications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Design software applications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 29 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 9
    • Supports 13
    • Informs 7
  • Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Design integrated computer systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Create databases to store electronic data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop scientific or mathematical models.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 9 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 1
    • Informs 8

Working with Computers

  • Write computer programming code.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 22 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 1
    • Augments 13
    • Supports 7
    • Informs 1
  • Update computer database information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare data for analysis.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 14 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 1
    • Augments 12
    • Supports 1

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

  • Develop models of information or communications systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare analytical reports.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Document technical specifications or requirements.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 10 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 3
    • Supports 7

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Training and Teaching Others

  • Train others in computer interface or software use.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 1 of 1 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Supports 1

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 9 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 5
    • Supports 4

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 5 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 4
    • Supports 1
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill9 of 25
Distinct tools98
Level mix
  • Replaces 2
  • Augments 49
  • Supports 33
  • Informs 16

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • Target Analysis CE-WRL-006DCWF: No published equivalent
  • All-Source Analysis CI-WRL-001DCWF: No published equivalent
  • Data Analysis IO-WRL-001 · IMPLEMENTATION and OPERATION