Geographic information systems

Description

The tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 15 occupations
  • Optional in 21 occupations
  • Total: 36 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Mine surveyor
    A Mine Surveyor is a specialized professional responsible for conducting surveys and mapping underground and surface mining operations. They play a critical role in ensuring accura…
  • Geological engineer
    A Geological Engineer applies principles of geology, engineering, and environmental science to analyze the structure and composition of the Earth’s materials and develop safe, effi…
  • Cadastral technician
    Cadastral technicians design and create maps and blueprints, converting new measurement results into the real estate cadastre of a community. They define and indicate the property …
  • Land planner
    A Land Planner, also known as a Land Use Planner, is a professional who focuses on the strategic planning and management of land resources. They are responsible for developing…
  • Air traffic instructor
    Air traffic instructors train people in all the matters regarding with the operations in air navigation services such as the management of flight traffic and the communication for …
  • Surveying technician
    Surveying technicians carry out technical surveying tasks. They assist surveyors, architects or engineers in surveying related technical tasks such as mapping land, creating constr…
  • Palaeontologist
    A Palaeontologist is a scientist who studies the history of life on Earth through the examination of fossilized remains, including bones, shells, footprints, and other traces of an…
  • Aviation surveillance and code coordination manager
    Aviation surveillance and code coordination manager ensures that all components of surveillance infrastructures, both ground and airborne, operate in a safe, cohesive and interoper…
  • Geographic information systems specialist
    Geographic information systems specialists use specialised computer systems, engineering measures, and geological concepts to process land, geographic, and geospatial information i…
  • Cartographer
    Cartographers create maps by combining various scientific information depending on the purpose of the map (e.g., topographic, urban, or political maps). They combine the interpreta…
  • Remote sensing technician
    Remote sensing technicians collect airborne data. They utilise equipment aimed for the collection of data and determination of geographical points in order to help in a variety of …
  • Geographer
    Geographers are scholars who study human and physical geography. Depending on their specialisation, they study political, economical and cultural aspects of humanity contained with…
  • Geochemist
    Geochemists study the characteristics and chemical elements in minerals, rocks and soils, and how they interact with hydrological systems. They coordinate the collection of samples…
  • Astronaut
    Astronauts are crew members commanding spacecrafts for operations beyond low Earth orbit or higher than the regular altitude reached by commercial flights. They orbit the Earth in …
  • Conservation scientist
    A Conservation Scientist is a professional dedicated to managing and protecting natural resources such as forests, grasslands, water, and wildlife habitats. They study ecosystems t…

Optional for

  • Air traffic manager
    Air traffic managers coordinate the planning of ground control, the maintenance of the aircrafts, and the handling of customers. They strive for the most efficient use of resources…
  • Meteorologist
    Meteorologists are scientists who specialize in the study of the Earth's atmosphere, weather patterns, and climatic conditions. They use a combination of scientific principles, obs…
  • Archaeologist
    Archaeologists research and study past civilisations and settlements through collecting and inspecting material remains. They analyse and draw conclusions on a wide array of matter…
  • Pipeline environmental project manager
    Pipeline environmental project managers ensure the accomplishment of environmental preservation within pipeline transport projects. They, together with a group of managers and spec…
  • Climatologist
    Climatologists study the average change in weather and climate from a long-term perspective. They research and analyse historic weather conditions in order to forecast climatic con…
  • Hydrographic surveyor
    Hydrographic surveyors measure and map, by means of specialised equipment, marine environments. They collect scientific data in order to study the underwater topography and morphol…
  • Oceanographer
    Oceanographers study and perform research on matters related to the sea and oceans. They divide their expertise into four main branches of research: physical oceanographers, whose …
  • Pipeline route manager
    Pipeline route managers oversee the day-to-day operational aspects of transporting goods via pipeline infrastructures. They have an overview of the network and plan the different r…
  • Hydrographic surveying technician
    Hydrographic surveying technicians perform oceanographic and surveying operations in marine environments. They assist hydrographic surveyors, using specialised equipment to map and…
  • Sewerage network operative
    Sewerage network operatives maintain sewerage systems which remove and transport wastewater and sewerage. They inspect pipes, pumping stations, and mains, looking for leaks or othe…
  • Mineralogist
    Mineralogists study the composition, structure and other physical aspects of the earth. They analyse various minerals and use scientific equipment to determine their structure and …
  • Geography teacher secondary school
    Geography teachers at secondary schools provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually subject teachers, spe…
  • Mine surveying technician
    Mine surveying technicians conduct boundary and topographic surveys and surveys of the progress of mining operations. They operate surveying equipment and utilise programs to …
  • Arboriculturist
    Arboriculturists carry out specialised tasks related to observation, health and maintenance of trees. Excludes forest worker.Excludes forestry equipment operator.Includes people pe…
  • 3D modeller
    3D modellers design 3D models of objects, virtual environments, layouts, characters, and 3D virtual animated agents. Excludes people performing managerial activities. Other titles …
  • Real estate surveyor
    Real estate surveyors undertake research in order to assess the value of property for tax purposes. They investigate multiple properties at once, using accurate appraisal technique…
  • Geologist
    Geologists research the materials that form the earth. Their observations depend on the purpose of the research. Depending on their specialisation, geologists study how the Earth h…
  • Land surveyor
    Land surveyors determine, by means of specialised equipment, the distances and positions of points at the surface of sites for construction purposes. They use measurements of the s…
  • Forester
    Foresters are responsible for monitoring the natural and economic viability of a woodland or forest and for activities related to its management and conservation. Other titles The …
  • Forestry adviser
    A forestry adviser is a professional who provides expertise and guidance in the management and conservation of forest resources. This role involves working with government agencies…
  • Geology technician
    Geology technicians assist in all the activities carried out by geologists. They, under the supervision of geologists, collect materials, carry out research and study the samples c…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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