- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
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.
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension, Near Vision, and Written Expression. Cartographers and Photogrammetrists are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Geography, Computers and Electronics, and Mathematics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Writing.
Work Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Processing Information
Interacting With Computers
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Thinking Creatively
Documenting/Recording Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Training and Teaching Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Developing and Building Teams
Performing Administrative Activities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Handling and Moving Objects
Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Assisting and Caring for Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Near Vision
Written Expression
Oral Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Category Flexibility
Information Ordering
Problem Sensitivity
Flexibility of Closure
Far Vision
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Fluency of Ideas
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Originality
Visual Color Discrimination
Control Precision
Perceptual Speed
Speed of Closure
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Selective Attention
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Memorization
Time Sharing
Manual Dexterity
Depth Perception
Hearing Sensitivity
Auditory Attention
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Knowledge
Geography
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Design
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Administration and Management
Clerical
Production and Processing
Engineering and Technology
Communications and Media
Law and Government
Sales and Marketing
Transportation
Personnel and Human Resources
Public Safety and Security
Biology
History and Archeology
Economics and Accounting
Mechanical
Sociology and Anthropology
Wages
New Jersey
$77,770
West Virginia
$71,320
Nevada
$69,400
Colorado
$69,360
Washington
$66,760
Maryland
$65,010
Texas
$62,870
Virginia
$62,720
Florida
$62,560
California
$61,330
New York
$60,600
Alaska
$58,970
Arkansas
$58,410
Louisiana
$55,950
Utah
$55,890
Minnesota
$55,840
Hawaii
$55,460
Maine
$55,370
Illinois
$53,400
Iowa
$52,870
Vermont
$52,560
Idaho
$51,720
Nebraska
$51,490
South Carolina
$51,410
Connecticut
$51,190
Ohio
$51,010
Georgia
$49,630
North Carolina
$49,480
New Hampshire
$49,120
Arizona
$49,090
Oregon
$49,080
Kansas
$48,810
Missouri
$48,580
Wyoming
$47,310
Pennsylvania
$46,630
Michigan
$46,430
Mississippi
$45,030
Oklahoma
$44,950
Wisconsin
$44,670
New Mexico
$44,650
South Dakota
$44,320
Montana
$44,130
Tennessee
$43,890
Kentucky
$43,250
Indiana
$41,340
Alabama
$41,210
North Dakota
$41,200
Massachusetts
$24,640
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Speaking
Active Learning
Monitoring
Instructing
Time Management
Systems Analysis
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making
Mathematics
Learning Strategies
Social Perceptiveness
Management of Personnel Resources
Service Orientation
Systems Evaluation
Persuasion
Negotiation
Quality Control Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Science
Technology Design
Programming
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Achievement
Working Conditions
Independence
Support
Recognition
Relationships
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Achievement/Effort
Integrity
Analytical Thinking
Initiative
Independence
Persistence
Innovation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Concern for Others
Leadership
Self Control
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Sitting
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Telephone
Freedom to Make Decisions
Work With Work Group or Team
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Decision Making
Contact With Others
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Coordinate or Lead Others
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Letters and Memos
Physical Proximity
Degree of Automation
Level of Competition
Consequence of Error
Deal With External Customers
Duration of Typical Work Week
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Walking and Running
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Work Schedules
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Radiation
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Walking and Running
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
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.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
- Importance Supplemental-
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
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.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Build and update digital databases.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
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.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
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.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Build and update digital databases.
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.
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.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Delineate aerial photographic detail such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
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.
Build and update digital databases.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Build and update digital databases.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
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.
Delineate aerial photographic detail such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
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.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
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.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Build and update digital databases.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Delineate aerial photographic detail such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Delineate aerial photographic detail such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Build and update digital databases.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
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.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
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.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Delineate aerial photographic detail such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Build and update digital databases.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
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.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
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.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
Doctoral Degree