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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 “Drafting Technician”

Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
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.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and 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.
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.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Build and update digital databases.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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