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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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-1021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 66,160.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 31.00
Currently, there are 12,100 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cartographers and Photogrammetrists”.

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Tasks for “Computer Aided Design Draftsman (CAD Draftsman)”

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.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
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.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
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.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.

Related Technology & Tools

Personal computers
Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
Photogrammetric scanners
Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
Notebook computers
Laser printers
Planimeters
Triangles
Remote sensing equipment
Film processors and editors
Large-format plotters
Type lettering sets
Computer servers
Photo enlargers
Total stations
Protractors
Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
Digital camcorders
Compasses
Panoramic digital line cameras
Large-format aerial digital cameras
French curves
Digitizers
Scanners
Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
Color inkjet plotters
Lamination systems
Dividers
Digital image printers
Video thermal imagers
Drafting instruments
Templates
T-squares
Scales
Global positioning system GPS receivers
Automatic levels
Analytical stereoplotters
Drafting machines
Windows servers
Color digital camera systems

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