Will “GIS Manager (Geographic Information Systems Manager)” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

88% Chance of Automation

“GIS Manager (Geographic Information Systems Manager)” will probably be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #515 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍

Job Description

Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-1021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 66,160.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 31.00
Currently, there are 12,100 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cartographers and Photogrammetrists”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “GIS Manager (Geographic Information Systems Manager)”

Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Determine map content and layout, as well as production specifications such as scale, size, projection, and colors, and direct production to ensure that specifications are followed.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Build and update digital databases.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.

Related Technology & Tools

Remote sensing equipment
Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
Dividers
Compasses
Personal computers
Panoramic digital line cameras
Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
Photo enlargers
Lamination systems
Scales
Windows servers
Global positioning system GPS receivers
Notebook computers
Automatic levels
Planimeters
Video thermal imagers
Drafting machines
Color inkjet plotters
Protractors
Photogrammetric scanners
Laser printers
Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
Color digital camera systems
Total stations
French curves
Scanners
T-squares
Large-format aerial digital cameras
Digital image printers
Analytical stereoplotters
Large-format plotters
Film processors and editors
Templates
Triangles
Computer servers
Drafting instruments
Digital camcorders
Type lettering sets
Digitizers

SAP
Desktop publishing software
Microsoft Office
Structured query language SQL
Computer aided design CAD software
RSI ENVI
ESRI ArcInfo
Bentley Microstation
Rand McNally World Digital Database
Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
Mapthematics GeoCart
Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
Aldus FreeHand
ERDAS ER Mapper
Image analysis software
Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Microsoft Access
Digital databases
Microsoft Excel
ESRI ArcGIS software
Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
Microsoft Visual Basic
Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Hexagon Intergraph
Boeing SoftPlotter
Sybase SQL Server
Microsoft Word
Python
Terrasolid TerraScan
World Vector Shoreline
Steroplotter software
Autodesk World
Microsoft PowerPoint
Master Seafloor Digital Database
MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
Quark Immedia
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Email software
Autodesk AutoCAD
MapInfo
Spreadsheet software
Cosmo Software Cosmo World
Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
Corporate Montage CADScript
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Image processing software
Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
Boeing Kork Digital Mapping
QuarkXPress
ESRI ArcView
Aerotriangulation adjustment software
Arbor Image Draftsman