How do they match: Surveying and Mapping Technicians

  • Produce or update overlay maps to show information boundaries, water locations, or topographic features on various base maps or at different scales.
  • Design or develop information databases that include geographic or topographic data.
  • Operate and manage land-information computer systems, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports.
  • Provide assistance in the development of methods and procedures for conducting field surveys.
  • Supervise or coordinate activities of workers engaged in surveying, plotting data, drafting maps, or producing blueprints, photostats, or photographs.

  • Develop software or computer applications.
  • Estimate costs for projects or productions.