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Automation Squad

Role

AI for GIS Analysts

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

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.

Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians · O*NET 15-1299.02 · Job Zone 3 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

25 of 40tools on this list have an AI solution available today

Counted by matching the tools this occupation is documented as using against a corpus of 226,452 AI products, MCP servers, skills and connectors. Where a tool has no match, we say so rather than inventing one.

AI you can use for this job

103 matched to the tools geographic information systems technologists and technicians use. Showing 24.

  • GitHub

    MCP server

    GitHub is the perfect place to share code and work collaboratively on private and open source software.

    GitHub

  • PostgreSQL

    MCP server

    PostgreSQL is a powerful, open-source database engine with a uniquely advanced query optimizer and dozens of built in features, making it an easy choice for production databases.

    PostgreSQL

  • Securely connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc) with GitHub MCP or direct API to manage repositories, review pull requests, track issues, and automate code workflows through natural language.

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  • Azure DevOps

    MCP server

    Azure DevOps is where teams manage, develop, and deliver software in the cloud. Azure DevOps provides free, private Git project hosting for up to 5 users, project and test management tools, build and CI, and team collaboration. Connect using the development tools of your choice,

    Azure DevOps

  • Microsoft Outlook is a web-based suite of webmail, contacts, tasks, and calendaring services.

    Microsoft Outlook

  • Securely connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc) with ServiceNow MCP or direct API to create incidents, update tickets, fetch reports, and automate workflow actions through natural language.

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  • Tableau is a business intelligence and analytics platform that enables users to connect to databases, create data visualizations, and share insights. The platform offers deployment options including cloud-based, self-hosted, and desktop environments with drag-and-drop functionali

    Make (make.com)

  • Tableau

    MCP server
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  • Jenkins

    MCP server

    jenkins is a continuous integration server that monitors executions of repeated jobs, such as building a software project or jobs run by cron.

    Jenkins

  • Microsoft Excel

    MCP server

    Microsoft's Excel is a spreadsheet application used by millions of users across the world. It is part of the Office ecosystem and is considered the industry standard for spreadsheets. Only files on OneDrive for Business (available with Office 365 and Sharepoint server) are su

    Microsoft Excel

  • Securely connect your AI agents and chatbots (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc) with Microsoft OneNote MCP or direct API to create notes, search notebooks, update pages, and organize sections through natural language.

  • Microsoft Word

    MCP server
  • Office Word

    MCP server
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  • Powerpoint

    MCP server
  • ServiceNow

    MCP server

    ServiceNow specializes in IT services management (ITSM), IT operations management (ITOM) and IT business management (ITBM).

    ServiceNow

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  • Adobe Acrobat is PDF editing software that can be used to create, convert and share PDF documents. It can convert documents in Microsoft Office formats to PDFs, and vice versa. PDFs can be viewed, annotated, and signed using Adobe Sign and the free Acrobat Reader mobile app.

The tools this job actually uses

127 documented for this occupation. Showing 40, hot technologies first. A filled dot means an AI solution exists for it.

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  • ESRI ArcGIS softwarehot
  • Extensible markup language XMLhot
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  • Google Angularhot
  • Google Workspace softwarehot
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  • Jenkins CIhot
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  • Microsoft .NET Frameworkhot
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What this job involves

29 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 24.

  1. Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.
  2. Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications.
  3. Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
  4. Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.
  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.
  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.
  7. Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.
  8. Perform geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software.
  9. Design or coordinate the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial or non-spatial databases.
  10. Perform integrated or computerized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses to address scientific problems.
  11. Select cartographic elements needed for effective presentation of information.
  12. Provide technical support to users or clients regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, equipment, or applications.
  13. Collect, compile, or integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, such as remote sensing or cartographic data for inclusion in map manuscripts.
  14. Interpret aerial or ortho photographs.
  15. Meet with clients to discuss topics such as technical specifications, customized solutions, or operational problems.
  16. Document, design, code, or test Geographic Information Systems (GIS) models, internet mapping solutions, or other applications.
  17. Create, analyze, report, convert, or transfer data, using specialized applications program software.
  18. Confer with users to analyze, configure, or troubleshoot applications.
  19. Design, program, or model Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications or procedures.
  20. Develop specialized computer software routines, internet-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, or business applications to customize geographic information.
  21. Make recommendations regarding upgrades, considering implications of new or revised Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, equipment, or applications.
  22. Assist users in formulating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) requirements or understanding the implications of alternatives.
  23. Create visual representations of geospatial data, using complex procedures such as analytical modeling, three-dimensional renderings, or plot creation.
  24. Transfer or rescale information from original photographs onto maps or other photographs.