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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 Designer
- Cadastral Mapper
- CAD Technician (Computer-Aided Design Technician)
- CAD Draftsman (Computer-Aided Design Draftsman)
- Aerial Photogrammetrist
Tasks for “Cartographic Drafter”
- Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
- Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
- Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
- Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
- 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.
- Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
- Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
- Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Build and update digital databases.
- Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
- 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.
- Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
- Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Related Technology & Tools
- Automatic levels
- Total stations
- Drafting machines
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
- Large-format aerial digital cameras
- Notebook computers
- Dividers
- Windows servers
- Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
- Compasses
- Triangles
- Planimeters
- Computer servers
- French curves
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
- Analytical stereoplotters
- Personal computers
- T-squares
- Panoramic digital line cameras
- Lamination systems
- Digitizers
- Laser printers
- Photo enlargers
- Digital image printers
- Film processors and editors
- Video thermal imagers
- Scales
- Color inkjet plotters
- Protractors
- Remote sensing equipment
- Digital camcorders
- Drafting instruments
- Scanners
- Templates
- Photogrammetric scanners
- Type lettering sets
- Large-format plotters
- Color digital camera systems
- Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
- ERDAS ER Mapper
- Corporate Montage CADScript
- Python
- Aerotriangulation adjustment software
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Hexagon Intergraph
- Boeing SoftPlotter
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Cosmo Software Cosmo World
- QuarkXPress
- MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
- Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- Structured query language SQL
- Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
- Microsoft Excel
- Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
- Mapthematics GeoCart
- MapInfo
- Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
- Image processing software
- World Vector Shoreline
- Arbor Image Draftsman
- Email software
- Quark Immedia
- Boeing Kork Digital Mapping
- Microsoft Office
- Aldus FreeHand
- SAP
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Bentley Microstation
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- Spreadsheet software
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Terrasolid TerraScan
- Image analysis software
- Sybase SQL Server
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
- Digital databases
- Autodesk World
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Master Seafloor Digital Database
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Rand McNally World Digital Database
- ESRI ArcView
- Desktop publishing software
- Microsoft Access
- Steroplotter software
- RSI ENVI