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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 Editor
- 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 Maker”
- Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
- 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.
- Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
- Build and update digital databases.
- 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.
- Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
- 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.
- 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.
- Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Related Technology & Tools
- Compasses
- Type lettering sets
- Dividers
- Large-format aerial digital cameras
- Personal computers
- Digital camcorders
- Large-format plotters
- Digitizers
- Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
- Scales
- French curves
- Total stations
- Notebook computers
- Remote sensing equipment
- Laser printers
- Analytical stereoplotters
- Triangles
- Color digital camera systems
- Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
- Templates
- Automatic levels
- Panoramic digital line cameras
- T-squares
- Film processors and editors
- Lamination systems
- Color inkjet plotters
- Windows servers
- Computer servers
- Scanners
- Protractors
- Planimeters
- Digital image printers
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
- Video thermal imagers
- Drafting machines
- Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
- Photogrammetric scanners
- Drafting instruments
- Photo enlargers
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
- Steroplotter software
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- Sybase SQL Server
- Microsoft Office
- Rand McNally World Digital Database
- MapInfo
- Master Seafloor Digital Database
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Desktop publishing software
- ESRI ArcView
- Quark Immedia
- Bentley Microstation
- MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
- SAP
- ERDAS ER Mapper
- Spreadsheet software
- Boeing Kork Digital Mapping
- Mapthematics GeoCart
- Structured query language SQL
- RSI ENVI
- Image analysis software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Boeing SoftPlotter
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
- Python
- Arbor Image Draftsman
- Microsoft Word
- World Vector Shoreline
- Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
- Aerotriangulation adjustment software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Email software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
- Cosmo Software Cosmo World
- Computer aided design CAD software
- QuarkXPress
- Corporate Montage CADScript
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- Autodesk World
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Hexagon Intergraph
- Aldus FreeHand
- Image processing software
- Digital databases
- Microsoft Access
- Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Terrasolid TerraScan