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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data.

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This source lists 14 tasks, including 11 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2018.

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Core · Task 3517 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.

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Core · Task 3522 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.

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Core · Task 3524 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.

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Core · Task 3526 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.

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Core · Task 3518 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.

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Core · Task 3516 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.

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Core · Task 3514 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.

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Core · Task 3515 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.

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Core · Task 3520 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.

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Core · Task 3523 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Build and update digital databases.

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Core · Task 3519 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Determine map content and layout, as well as production specifications such as scale, size, projection, and colors, and direct production to ensure that specifications are followed.

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Supplemental · Task 3525 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.

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Supplemental · Task 3521 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.

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Supplemental · Task 3527 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.

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