How do they match: Surveying and Mapping Technicians

  • Computer Aided Design Technician
  • Aerotriangulation Specialist
  • GIS Specialist
  • Geodetic Computator
  • Geographic Information Systems Specialist
  • Mapping Specialist
  • Photogrammetric Compilation Specialist
  • Survey Computer-Aided Design Technician
  • Topographic Computator

  • Collect information needed to carry out new surveys, using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, or other relevant information.
  • Compare survey computations with applicable standards to determine adequacy of data.
  • Determine scales, line sizes, or colors to be used for hard copies of computerized maps, using plotters.
  • Operate and manage land-information computer systems, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports.
  • Trace contours or topographic details to generate maps that denote specific land or property locations or geographic attributes.

  • Develop software or computer applications.
  • Enter codes or other information into computers.
  • Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
  • Operate computer systems.