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