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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 “Map Editor”

Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
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.
Build and update digital databases.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
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.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
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

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

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Structured query language SQL
Microsoft Word
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Spreadsheet software
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Image analysis software
Desktop publishing software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Office
Digital databases
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SAP
RSI ENVI
Microsoft Access
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Python
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