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