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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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