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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
- Drafting Technician
- Data Analyst
- Computer Aided Design Draftsman (CAD Draftsman)
- Certified Photogrammetrist
- Cartography Technician
- Cartography Supervisor
- 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 “Engineer, Photogrammetric”
- Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
- Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
- Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
- Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
- Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
- Build and update digital databases.
- Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
- 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.
- Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
- Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
- Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
- 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
- Computer servers
- Photogrammetric scanners
- Compasses
- Personal computers
- Lamination systems
- Film processors and editors
- Laser printers
- Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
- Large-format plotters
- Triangles
- Templates
- Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
- Automatic levels
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
- Panoramic digital line cameras
- Video thermal imagers
- Windows servers
- T-squares
- Type lettering sets
- Drafting machines
- Digital camcorders
- Digitizers
- Remote sensing equipment
- Scanners
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
- French curves
- Protractors
- Notebook computers
- Scales
- Photo enlargers
- Color inkjet plotters
- Total stations
- Analytical stereoplotters
- Large-format aerial digital cameras
- Dividers
- Color digital camera systems
- Drafting instruments
- Planimeters
- Digital image printers
- Boeing Kork Digital Mapping
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- ERDAS ER Mapper
- Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
- Sybase SQL Server
- Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
- Aldus FreeHand
- Aerotriangulation adjustment software
- Steroplotter software
- MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
- Microsoft Word
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- World Vector Shoreline
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
- Corporate Montage CADScript
- Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
- Boeing SoftPlotter
- Image analysis software
- Bentley Microstation
- Master Seafloor Digital Database
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Desktop publishing software
- Structured query language SQL
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- Quark Immedia
- ESRI ArcView
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Rand McNally World Digital Database
- Arbor Image Draftsman
- Python
- RSI ENVI
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Office
- Email software
- QuarkXPress
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- MapInfo
- Cosmo Software Cosmo World
- Mapthematics GeoCart
- Hexagon Intergraph
- Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
- Digital databases
- Image processing software
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Spreadsheet software
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- Autodesk World
- Terrasolid TerraScan
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop