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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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