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