How do they match: Geodetic Surveyors

  • Light Detection and Ranging Technician
  • Measurement and Sensing Technician

  • Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the Earth's surface.
  • Conduct surveys to determine exact positions, measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, volumes, contours, or other features of land surfaces.
  • Determine orientation of tracts of land, including position, boundaries, size, and shape, using theodolites, electronic distance-measuring equipment, satellite-based positioning equipment, land information systems, or other geodetic survey equipment.
  • Distribute compiled geodetic data to government agencies or the general public.

  • Calculate geographic positions from survey data.