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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 “Cartography Supervisor”

Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Build and update digital databases.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
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.
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.
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.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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