Will AI replace Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians?
Estimated risk score: 81 out of 100
Very high replacement risk
Estimate from published task research, not reviewed by a person · how we estimate
Within about 19 points for 4 in 5 of the jobs we checked (62 to 100).
For the occupation as a whole, from ratings of its 29 O*NET tasks published in 2023 and calibrated to our hand scores. A specialty inside it can sit higher or lower.
O*NET-SOC 15-1299.02 · Computer and Mathematical
Tasks rated in 2023 as ones AI could do or speed up
Tasks a GPT-4-class model could do, or do in half the time or less: 19 of its 29 rated tasks; the first 6 are shown. In O*NET’s words.
- 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.
- Document, design, code, or test Geographic Information Systems (GIS) models, internet mapping solutions, or other 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.
- Collect, compile, or integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, such as remote sensing or cartographic data for inclusion in map manuscripts.
Tasks rated in 2023 as not sped up by AI
Tasks such a model was rated as not speeding up or taking over: 0 of its 29 rated tasks. In O*NET’s words.
None of its rated tasks.
What the job is
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.
Also called: Geographic Information System Analyst (GIS Analyst), GIS Technician (Geographic Information Systems Technician), GIS Analyst, GIS Developer, GIS Consultant, GPS Technician, GIS Technologist, Resource Analyst.
Closest jobs we score by hand
In the same field (Computer and Mathematical). Different jobs, each scored by a person.
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