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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 “Field Map Editor”

Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
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.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
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.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Build and update digital databases.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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