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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 “Certified Photogrammetrist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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