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