In the Air Force:
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Apprentice, Persian; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Low-Flow; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper, Hebrew; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Journeyman, Chinese; Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator; All Source Intelligence Analyst Helper; Geospatial Intelligence Apprentice; Pararescue Apprentice; Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Helper; Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Superintendent
In the Army:
Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember; Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Systems Tactician; Construction Engineering Technician; Engineer Senior Sergeant; Geospatial Engineer; Geospatial Engineering Technician; Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Technician; Indirect Fire Infantryman; PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer; Special Forces Engineer Sergeant
In the Marine Corps:
Critical Skills Operator; Engineer Assistant; Field Artillery Fire Controlman; Field Artillery Operations Man; Fire Support Marine; Geographic Intelligence Specialist; Imagery Analysis Specialist; Intelligence Specialist; Reconnaissance Marine; Target Mensuration Analyst
In the Navy:
Engineering Aid; Intelligence Specialist; Intelligence Specialist Basic
Calculating the curve for a new road… locating a mine… or finding the boundaries on a piece of property… all rely on the efforts of surveying and mapping technicians, who collect data and make maps of the Earth’s surface. Surveying technicians help surveyors and engineers take—and document— measurements of the land. They place stakes and search for previous survey points such as stone markers. Surveying technicians typically work full time, outdoors, in all types of weather. They stand for long periods, and may walk and climb hills carrying heavy instruments. They may need to commute long distances, or even relocate to a worksite temporarily. Mapping technicians help cartographers and photogrammetrists create maps from information databases, as well as edit and process images collected from the field. Mapping technicians typically work full time. They generally use computers in office environments, and may travel to courthouses or lawyers’ offices for research resources. Some specialize in Geographic Information Systems —or GIS— to convert data about a location into a digital format for wider use. Most surveying and mapping technicians work for engineering, surveying and mapping firms or for local government in the highway or planning department. Most surveying technicians have a high school diploma or equivalent, and learn on the job from a surveyor. Mapping technicians need experience with GIS, and often have a related associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
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.
Design or develop information databases that include geographic or topographic data.
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
product and service development
Math and Science
geography
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
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
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
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
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
Cooperation
Independence
Analytical Thinking
Achievement/Effort
You might use software like this on the job:
Map creation software
ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system GIS software
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Bentley MicroStation
Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft Access
Structured query language SQL
bachelor's degree or some college usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
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