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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 “Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS Technician)”

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.
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.
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.
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.
Build and update digital databases.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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