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