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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 “Geodetic Surveyor”

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

Related Technology & Tools

Geological compasses
Altimeters
Pocket transits
Hand levels
Double right-angle prisms
Digital laser rangefinders
Laser plumb bobs
Transit levels
Machetes
Invisible beam lasers
Mechanical theodolites
Laser scanners
Magnetic locators
Automatic slope lasers
Digital measuring poles
Tracking lasers
Plumb bobs
Prismless total stations
Depth gauge tapes
Pocket personal computers PC
Integrated global positioning systems GPS
Gammon reels
Line lasers
Single-beam transducers
Automatic levels
Clinometers
Planimeters
Philadelphia rods
Telescopic viewers
Handheld measuring lasers
Side scan sonars
Measuring tapes
San Francisco rods
Two way radios
Rotary lasers
Surveyors leveling rods
Long range reflectorless total stations
Direct elevation rods
Elevator tripods
Distance meters
Abney levels
Stereoscopes
Dot lasers
Robotic tripods
Robotic total stations
Visible beam lasers
Tribrachs
Curvimeters
Right-angle prisms
Measuring rods
Road measuring wheels
Laptop computers
Electronic digital theodolites
Prism poles
Reflectorless total stations
Single-beam echo sounders
Tripods
Rod levels
Barometers
Global positioning system GPS receivers
Electronic digital levels
Total stations

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