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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”.

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Tasks for “CAD Technician (Computer-Aided Design Technician)”

Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Build and update digital databases.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
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.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
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.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Microsoft Internet Explorer
Structured query language SQL
Python
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RSI ENVI
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
ESRI ArcInfo
Quark Immedia
Terrasolid TerraScan
Arbor Image Draftsman
Microsoft Word
Hexagon Intergraph
Master Seafloor Digital Database
Corporate Montage CADScript
Digital databases
Microsoft Office
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Spreadsheet software
Email software
ESRI ArcView
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MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
Steroplotter software
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Bentley Microstation
Microsoft Excel
ERDAS ER Mapper
Microsoft PowerPoint
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Autodesk World
MapInfo
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Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
Microsoft Access
SAP
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