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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 “GIS Analyst (Geographic Information Systems Analyst)”

Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Build and update digital databases.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
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.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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