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Job Description

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-1022.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 63,480.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 30.00
Currently, there are 43,340 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Surveyors”.

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Tasks for “Mine Surveyor”

Conduct research in surveying and mapping methods using knowledge of techniques of photogrammetric map compilation and electronic data processing.
Survey bodies of water to determine navigable channels and to secure data for construction of breakwaters, piers, and other marine structures.
Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas, using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS).
Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.
Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation.
Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
Develop criteria for the design and modification of survey instruments.
Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
Determine specifications for photographic equipment to be used for aerial photography, as well as altitudes from which to photograph terrain.
Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.
Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps.
Develop criteria for survey methods and procedures.
Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
Locate and mark sites selected for geophysical prospecting activities such as efforts to locate petroleum or other mineral products.
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
Direct aerial surveys of specified geographical areas.
Record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.

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Global positioning system GPS receivers
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Road measuring wheels
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Total stations
Pocket transits
Dot lasers
Reflectorless total stations
Rod levels
Tracking lasers
Depth gauge tapes
Barometers
Single-beam transducers
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