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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 Manager
- 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 Supervisor”
- 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.
- 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.
- Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
- Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Build and update digital databases.
Related Technology & Tools
- Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
- Protractors
- Remote sensing equipment
- T-squares
- Drafting machines
- Templates
- Scales
- Scanners
- Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
- Laser printers
- Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
- Digital camcorders
- Dividers
- French curves
- Video thermal imagers
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
- Film processors and editors
- Personal computers
- Notebook computers
- Analytical stereoplotters
- Photogrammetric scanners
- Digital image printers
- Automatic levels
- Compasses
- Windows servers
- Computer servers
- Panoramic digital line cameras
- Type lettering sets
- Color inkjet plotters
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Photo enlargers
- Color digital camera systems
- Lamination systems
- Triangles
- Large-format plotters
- Planimeters
- Digitizers
- Total stations
- Large-format aerial digital cameras
- Drafting instruments
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- Sybase SQL Server
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Spreadsheet software
- Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
- QuarkXPress
- Quark Immedia
- Corporate Montage CADScript
- Rand McNally World Digital Database
- Desktop publishing software
- Digital databases
- Cosmo Software Cosmo World
- Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
- Mapthematics GeoCart
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Bentley Microstation
- Arbor Image Draftsman
- ERDAS ER Mapper
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Boeing Kork Digital Mapping
- Aerotriangulation adjustment software
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- World Vector Shoreline
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- ESRI ArcView
- Microsoft Access
- Aldus FreeHand
- SAP
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Autodesk World
- Image processing software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
- Email software
- Image analysis software
- MapInfo
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Microsoft Office
- MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
- Python
- RSI ENVI
- Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
- Hexagon Intergraph
- Microsoft Excel
- Structured query language SQL
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Terrasolid TerraScan
- Steroplotter software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Master Seafloor Digital Database
- Boeing SoftPlotter