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