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