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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 “Mapper”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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