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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Autodesk World
Arbor Image Draftsman
Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
Microsoft Access
MapInfo
Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
Image analysis software
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Aldus FreeHand
Sybase SQL Server
Steroplotter software
Rand McNally World Digital Database
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD
MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
Python
Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
Image processing software
Microsoft Visual Basic
Desktop publishing software
Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
ERDAS ER Mapper
Spreadsheet software
Structured query language SQL
Microsoft PowerPoint
RSI ENVI
Email software
Master Seafloor Digital Database
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Quark Immedia
ESRI ArcGIS software
SAP
Boeing Kork Digital Mapping
Mapthematics GeoCart
QuarkXPress
Microsoft Word
Cosmo Software Cosmo World
Hexagon Intergraph
Corporate Montage CADScript
ESRI ArcInfo
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Excel
Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
Digital databases
Bentley Microstation
Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
Boeing SoftPlotter
ESRI ArcView
World Vector Shoreline