- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.
Surveying Technicians spend a lot of their time Documenting/Recording Information. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Far Vision, and Near Vision. Surveying Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mathematics, Geography, and Design and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Time Management.
Work Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Processing Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing Data or Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Getting Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Coaching and Developing Others
Interacting With Computers
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Training and Teaching Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Thinking Creatively
Developing and Building Teams
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Scheduling Work and Activities
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Performing Administrative Activities
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Staffing Organizational Units
Selling or Influencing Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Far Vision
Near Vision
Problem Sensitivity
Mathematical Reasoning
Information Ordering
Written Comprehension
Category Flexibility
Inductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Speech Recognition
Deductive Reasoning
Finger Dexterity
Reaction Time
Flexibility of Closure
Written Expression
Speech Clarity
Control Precision
Trunk Strength
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Static Strength
Multilimb Coordination
Visualization
Number Facility
Visual Color Discrimination
Manual Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Fluency of Ideas
Time Sharing
Memorization
Originality
Depth Perception
Gross Body Coordination
Spatial Orientation
Response Orientation
Stamina
Speed of Closure
Speed of Limb Movement
Rate Control
Dynamic Strength
Extent Flexibility
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Glare Sensitivity
Gross Body Equilibrium
Wrist-Finger Speed
Peripheral Vision
Night Vision
Sound Localization
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Knowledge
Mathematics
Geography
Design
Computers and Electronics
Law and Government
Engineering and Technology
English Language
Building and Construction
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
Public Safety and Security
Mechanical
Clerical
History and Archeology
Physics
Transportation
Production and Processing
Personnel and Human Resources
Communications and Media
Psychology
Telecommunications
Biology
Sales and Marketing
Economics and Accounting
Chemistry
Medicine and Dentistry
Therapy and Counseling
Foreign Language
Sociology and Anthropology
Wages
California
$58,470
Nevada
$54,650
Alaska
$50,800
Washington
$47,370
Maryland
$47,140
Arizona
$47,070
Oregon
$46,020
Colorado
$45,340
Connecticut
$43,350
New Jersey
$43,340
Rhode Island
$43,020
Utah
$42,970
Minnesota
$42,660
New Hampshire
$42,650
Hawaii
$41,710
Idaho
$41,600
Illinois
$41,450
Massachusetts
$40,790
Wyoming
$40,030
New York
$40,020
Wisconsin
$39,980
Iowa
$39,860
Delaware
$39,060
Montana
$38,790
Vermont
$38,660
Missouri
$38,130
Michigan
$37,540
Ohio
$37,420
New Mexico
$37,310
Virginia
$36,840
Florida
$36,100
Georgia
$36,080
Nebraska
$35,730
South Carolina
$35,660
Indiana
$35,520
North Dakota
$35,300
Arkansas
$35,000
Pennsylvania
$34,910
Maine
$34,870
North Carolina
$34,340
Texas
$33,540
Kentucky
$32,270
Louisiana
$31,760
Tennessee
$31,730
South Dakota
$31,430
Oklahoma
$30,750
Alabama
$30,700
Kansas
$30,480
Mississippi
$28,820
West Virginia
$28,590
Puerto Rico
$18,930
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Writing
Coordination
Operation and Control
Management of Personnel Resources
Speaking
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Operation Monitoring
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Active Learning
Service Orientation
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Social Perceptiveness
Quality Control Analysis
Negotiation
Equipment Maintenance
Science
Persuasion
Operations Analysis
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Equipment Selection
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Technology Design
Programming
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Independence
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Analytical Thinking
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Adaptability/Flexibility
Leadership
Persistence
Cooperation
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Independence
Innovation
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Contact With Others
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Standing
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Freedom to Make Decisions
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Coordinate or Lead Others
Spend Time Walking and Running
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Level of Competition
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Consequence of Error
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Physical Proximity
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Degree of Automation
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Sitting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Public Speaking
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Work Schedules
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
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 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 Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
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
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
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
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
-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-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
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 Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-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-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-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 Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Exposed to High Places
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-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
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
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-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
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
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
-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-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-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
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
-On-the-Job Training-
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 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
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
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