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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 “Cadastral Mapper”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Python
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MapInfo
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Microsoft Word
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Structured query language SQL
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Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
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Digital databases
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