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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 “GIS Manager (Geographic Information Systems Manager)”

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.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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