Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Onet Code: 
17-3031.00

Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of a surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of topographical maps. Calculate mapmaking information from field notes, and draw and verify accuracy of topographical maps.

Common Job Titles for this Occupation: 
Geographical Information System Specialist (GIS Specialist), Geographical Information System Analyst (GIS Analyst), Mapping Technician, Stereoplotter Operator, Geographical Information System Technician (GIS Technician), Photogrammetric Compilation Specialist, Photogrammetric Technician, Computer Aided Design Technician (CAD Technician), Draftsman, Hydrographic Surveyor, Survey Party Chief, Survey Technician, Survey Crew Chief, Instrument Man (I-Man), Chainman, Rodman, Instrument Operator, Engineering Technician, Engineering Assistant
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Most Common Education/Training Requirement: 
Moderate-term on-the-job training