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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.8808/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.6208/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.508/2024
Speaking2.A.1.d3.508/2024
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.2508/2024
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.2508/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.7508/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.7508/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.7508/2024
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.6208/2024
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.6208/2024
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.6208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.Coren/a11/2020
Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications.Coren/a11/2020
Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.Coren/a11/2020
Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.Coren/a11/2020
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.Coren/a11/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional5.8811/2023
Investigative5.1911/2023
Realistic4.2611/2023
Artistic2.3111/2023
Enterprising1.9311/2023
Social1.9311/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.