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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”.
Also Known As…
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
- Stereoplotter Operator
- Stereo Compiler
- Production Manager
- Photogrammetrist
- Photogrammetric Technician
- GIS Analyst (Geographic Information Systems Analyst)
- Geographic Information Systems Specialist (GIS Specialist)
- Digital Cartographer
- Compiler
- Cartographer
- Topographical Field Assistant
- Topographer
- Surveyor
- Stereo Plotter Operator
- Softcopy Plotter Operator
- Softcopy Photogrammetrist
- Soft Copy Photogrammetrist
- Photogrammetric Stereo Compiler
- Photogrammetric Engineer
- Photo Cartographer
- Orthophotography Technician
- Mapping Supervisor
- Mapping Manager
- Mapper
- Map Maker
- Map Editor
- LIDAR Technician (Light Detection and Ranging Technician)
- LiDAR Specialist
- LiDAR Data Analyst
- Imagery Analyst
- GIS Manager (Geographic Information Systems Manager)
- Geospatial Specialist
- Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS Technician)
- Geographic Information Systems Mapping Analyst (GIS Mapping Analyst)
- Field Map Editor
- Engineer, Photogrammetric
- Drafting Technician
- Data Analyst
- Computer Aided Design Draftsman (CAD Draftsman)
- Certified Photogrammetrist
- Cartography Technician
- Cartography Supervisor
- Cartographic Technician
- Cartographic Editor
- Cartographic Drafter
- Cartographic Designer
- CAD Technician (Computer-Aided Design Technician)
- CAD Draftsman (Computer-Aided Design Draftsman)
- Aerial Photogrammetrist
Tasks for “Cadastral Mapper”
- Build and update digital databases.
- 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.
- 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.
- Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
- Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
- Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
- Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Related Technology & Tools
- Photogrammetric scanners
- Color inkjet plotters
- Type lettering sets
- Protractors
- Automatic levels
- Analytical stereoplotters
- Compasses
- Large-format plotters
- Film processors and editors
- Dividers
- Photo enlargers
- Scanners
- Panoramic digital line cameras
- Video thermal imagers
- Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
- Laser printers
- Remote sensing equipment
- Lamination systems
- Personal computers
- Computer servers
- Drafting instruments
- Digitizers
- Color digital camera systems
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
- Templates
- Notebook computers
- T-squares
- Digital camcorders
- French curves
- Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
- Planimeters
- Windows servers
- Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
- Digital image printers
- Drafting machines
- Large-format aerial digital cameras
- Scales
- Total stations
- Triangles
- Boeing SoftPlotter
- Steroplotter software
- Microsoft Excel
- RSI ENVI
- ESRI ArcView
- Corporate Montage CADScript
- Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
- Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
- Sybase SQL Server
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Arbor Image Draftsman
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- World Vector Shoreline
- Microsoft Word
- Rand McNally World Digital Database
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Python
- Hexagon Intergraph
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Boeing Kork Digital Mapping
- Microsoft Access
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Quark Immedia
- Aldus FreeHand
- Structured query language SQL
- ERDAS ER Mapper
- Email software
- SAP
- MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
- Mapthematics GeoCart
- MapInfo
- Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
- Microsoft Office
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Cosmo Software Cosmo World
- Desktop publishing software
- QuarkXPress
- Terrasolid TerraScan
- Spreadsheet software
- Digital databases
- Bentley Microstation
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Image processing software
- Autodesk World
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- Master Seafloor Digital Database
- Aerotriangulation adjustment software
- Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- Image analysis software