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Job Description
Calculate mapmaking information from field notes, and draw and verify accuracy of topographical maps.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3031.02
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Mapping Technicians”.
Also Known As…
- Mapping Technicians
- Tax Map Technician
- Stereoplotter Operator
- Photogrammetric Technician
- Photogrammetric Stereo Compiler
- Photogrammetric Compilation Specialist
- Mapping Technician
- Mapping Editor
- Geospatial Analyst
- CAD Technician (Computer Aided Design Technician)
- Aerotriangulation Specialist
- Topographical Drafter
- Topographic Computator
- Technical Illustrations Map Inker
- Survey and Mapping Technician
- Stereo Plotter Operator
- Stereo Map Plotter Operator
- Stereo Compiler
- Plane Tableman
- Mosaicist
- Mapping Supervisor
- Mapping Specialist
- Map Editor
- Map Drafter
- Map Compiler
- Geodetic Computator
- Field Map Technician
- Draftsman
- Drafting Technician
- Cartography/Mapping Technician
- Cartographic Technician
- Cartographic Drafter
- Cartographic Aide
- Assessment Technician
- Aerial Photograph Interpreter
Tasks for “Photogrammetric Technician”
- Identify, research, and resolve anomalies in legal land descriptions, referring issues to title or survey experts as appropriate.
- Redraw or correct maps, such as revising parcel maps, to reflect tax code area changes, using information from official records or surveys.
- Complete detailed source and method notes describing the location of routine or complex land parcels.
- Enter Global Positioning System (GPS) data, legal deeds, field notes, or land survey reports into geographic information system (GIS) workstations so that information can be transformed into graphic land descriptions, such as maps or drawings.
- Research and combine existing property information to describe property boundaries in relation to adjacent properties, taking into account parcel splits, combinations, or land boundary adjustments.
- Produce or update overlay maps to show information boundaries, water locations, or topographic features on various base maps or at different scales.
- Determine scales, line sizes, or colors to be used for hard copies of computerized maps, using plotters.
- Trace contours or topographic details to generate maps that denote specific land or property locations or geographic attributes.
- Compare topographical features or contour lines with images from aerial photographs, old maps, or other reference materials to verify the accuracy of their identification.
- Produce presentations of surface or mineral ownership layers by interpreting legal survey plans.
- Supervise or coordinate activities of workers engaged in plotting data, drafting maps, or producing blueprints, photostats, or photographs.
- Design or develop information databases that include geographic or topographic data.
- Analyze aerial photographs to detect and interpret significant military, industrial, resource, or topographical data.
- Calculate latitudes, longitudes, angles, areas, or other information for mapmaking, using survey field notes or reference tables.
- Form three-dimensional images of aerial photographs taken from different locations, using mathematical techniques and plotting instruments.
- Compute and measure scaled distances between reference points to establish relative positions of adjoining prints and enable the creation of photographic mosaics.
- Lay out and match aerial photographs in sequences in which they were taken and identify any areas missing from photographs.
- Answer questions and provide information to the public or to staff members regarding assessment maps, surveys, boundaries, easements, property ownership, roads, zoning, or similar matters.
- Monitor mapping work or the updating of maps to ensure accuracy, the inclusion of new or changed information, or compliance with rules and regulations.
- Identify and compile database information to create maps in response to requests.
- Trim, align, and join prints to form photographic mosaics, maintaining scaled distances between reference points.
- Check all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.
- Research resources such as survey maps or legal descriptions to verify property lines or to obtain information needed for mapping.
- Train staff members in duties such as tax mapping, the use of computerized mapping equipment, or the interpretation of source documents.
- Create survey description pages or historical records related to the mapping activities or specifications of section plats.
Related Technology & Tools
- Desktop computers
- Triangles
- Notebook computers
- Personal computers
- Engineering scales
- Pocket personal computers PC
- T-squares
- Protractors
- Digital cameras
- Drafting kits
- Scanners
- Tablet computers
- Plotters
- Laser printers
- Drafting compasses
- Drafting templates
- Digitizers
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Structured query language SQL
- Graphics software
- Trimble TerraSync
- Autodesk Land Desktop
- IMAGINE OrthoBASE
- ESRI ArcView 3D Analyst
- ESRI ArcCatalog
- ESRI ArcSDE
- 3D Nature LLC World Construction Set
- Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
- Adobe Systems Adobe Writer
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Database software
- ESRI ArcToolbox
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Autodesk AutoCAD MAP3D
- PCI Geomatics eCognition
- ESRI Personal Geodatabase
- Microsoft Visio
- 3D Nature LLC Visual Nature Studio
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Hexagon Geospatial Imagine Photogrammetry
- QuarkXpress Passport
- ESRI MapObjects
- Bentley GeoPak Bridge
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Microsoft Access
- RockWare ArcMap
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- ESRI ArcGIS Spatial Analyst
- Web browser software
- Microsoft Excel
- ESRI Maplex
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Bentley MicroStation
- Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
- Digital elevation model DEM software
- ESRI ArcInfo
- ESRI ArcIMS
- Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office
- Mapping software
- Microsoft Office
- Carlson SurvCADD
- Tripod Data Systems COGO
- Autodesk 3d Studio Viz
- Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
- ESRI ArcGIS (analytical or scientific feature)
- ESRI ArcEditor
- Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
- MapInfo
- ESRI ArcView
- MicroSurveyCAD
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Adobe Systems Adobe Freehand
- Trimble GPS Pathfinder
- JavaScript
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- Autodesk AutoCAD Blue Sky
- Hexagon Intergraph
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- PCI Geomatics software
- TELEDYNE CARIS