Mapping Technicians
Also called:
Mapping Technician, Stereoplotter Operator, Photogrammetric Compilation Specialist, Photogrammetric Technician
What they do:
Calculate mapmaking information from field notes, and draw and verify accuracy of topographical maps.
On the job, you would:
- Check all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.
- Determine scales, line sizes, or colors to be used for hard copies of computerized maps, using plotters.
- Monitor mapping work or the updating of maps to ensure accuracy, the inclusion of new or changed information, or compliance with rules and regulations.
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- design
Math and Science
- geography
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
Business
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Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- using math to solve problems
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- order or arrange things
- notice when problems happen
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Achievement/Effort
- Cooperation
- Independence
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You might use software like this on the job:
Map creation software
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Leica photogrammetry suite LPS software
Computer aided design CAD software
- 3D Nature LLC World Construction Set
- Autodesk AutoCAD Blue Sky
Data base user interface and query software
- ESRI Personal Geodatabase
- Microsoft Access
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some college or
associate's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$39,670
per year, on average
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