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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
- Cartographic Technician
- Cartographic Editor
- Cartographic Drafter
- Cartographic Designer
- Cadastral Mapper
- CAD Technician (Computer-Aided Design Technician)
- CAD Draftsman (Computer-Aided Design Draftsman)
- Aerial Photogrammetrist
Tasks for “Cartography Supervisor”
- Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
- 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.
- Build and update digital databases.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Lamination systems
- T-squares
- Digitizers
- Automatic levels
- Laser printers
- Computer servers
- Notebook computers
- Remote sensing equipment
- Photogrammetric scanners
- Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
- Digital image printers
- Scanners
- Personal computers
- Protractors
- Drafting instruments
- Triangles
- Video thermal imagers
- Planimeters
- Large-format plotters
- Large-format aerial digital cameras
- Templates
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Windows servers
- Color inkjet plotters
- Panoramic digital line cameras
- Photo enlargers
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
- Color digital camera systems
- French curves
- Scales
- Total stations
- Drafting machines
- Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
- Digital camcorders
- Type lettering sets
- Dividers
- Analytical stereoplotters
- Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
- Film processors and editors
- Compasses
- World Vector Shoreline
- Image analysis software
- Aldus FreeHand
- Master Seafloor Digital Database
- SAP
- Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
- Spreadsheet software
- Sybase SQL Server
- Cosmo Software Cosmo World
- Arbor Image Draftsman
- ESRI ArcView
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- QuarkXPress
- Microsoft Access
- Desktop publishing software
- Email software
- Rand McNally World Digital Database
- Structured query language SQL
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
- Digital databases
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Mapthematics GeoCart
- Steroplotter software
- Microsoft Word
- ERDAS ER Mapper
- MapInfo
- MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
- Microsoft Office
- Bentley Microstation
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Quark Immedia
- Boeing SoftPlotter
- Hexagon Intergraph
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Autodesk World
- Python
- Boeing Kork Digital Mapping
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
- Image processing software
- RSI ENVI
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- Microsoft Excel
- Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
- Corporate Montage CADScript
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Terrasolid TerraScan
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- Aerotriangulation adjustment software