Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, 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 maps.

Key Competencies

Representative Tasks

Industry

Professional Scientific & Technical Services, Government,

Job Family Architecture and Engineering

Sample Job Titles Cartographic Aide, Cartographic Technician, Field Map Technician, Geophysical Prospecting Surveying Technician, GIS Mapping Technician, Mineral Surveying Technician, Surveying Technician, Topography Technician.