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Job Description

Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-1022.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Geodetic Surveyors”.

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Tasks for “Geodesist”

Compute, retrace, or adjust existing surveys of features such as highway alignments, property boundaries, utilities, control and other surveys to match the ground elevation-dependent grids, geodetic grids, or property boundaries and to ensure accuracy and continuity of data used in engineering, surveying, or construction projects.
Maintain databases of geodetic and related information including coordinate, descriptive, or quality assurance data.
Determine orientation of tracts of land, including position, boundaries, size, and shape, using theodolites, electronic distance-measuring equipment, satellite-based positioning equipment, land information systems, or other geodetic survey equipment.
Prepare progress or technical reports.
Verify the mathematical correctness of newly collected survey data.
Distribute compiled geodetic data to government agencies or the general public.
Review existing standards, controls, or equipment used, recommending changes or upgrades as needed.
Compute horizontal and vertical coordinates of control networks, using direct leveling or other geodetic survey techniques such as triangulation, trilateration, and traversing to establish features of the earth's surface.
Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the earth's surface.
Plan or direct the work of geodetic surveying staff, providing technical consultation as needed.
Assess the quality of control data to determine the need for additional survey data for engineering, construction, or other projects.
Provide training and interpretation in the use of methods or procedures for observing and checking controls for geodetic and plane coordinates.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in technology, equipment, or systems.
Request additional survey data when field collection errors occur or engineering surveying specifications are not maintained.
Conduct surveys to determine exact positions, measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, volumes, contours, or other features of land surfaces.
Analyze control or survey data to ensure adherence to project specifications or land survey standards.

Related Technology & Tools

Hypsometers
Mechanical theodolites
Seismic activity recorders
Surveying gradiometers
Laptop computers
Survey levels
Laser levels
Gravitational field indicators
Shovels
Altimeters
Clinometers
Dual-frequency global positioning system GPS survey units
Alidades
Magnetic locaters
Absolute gravimeters
Chain saws
Robotic total stations
Transit levels
Desktop computers
Global positioning system GPS receivers
Laser rangefinders
Picks
Cone penetration test probes
Relative gravimeters
Personal computers
Wireline samplers
Machetes
Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems

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