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Geodetic Surveyors: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.
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This source lists 16 tasks, including 16 marked Core and 0 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: 08/2022.
16 tasks shown
Core · Task 16299 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Analyze control or survey data to ensure adherence to project specifications or land survey standards.
Core · Task 16302 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Conduct surveys to determine exact positions, measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, volumes, contours, or other features of land surfaces.
Core · Task 16298 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the Earth's surface.
Core · Task 16295 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Maintain databases of geodetic and related information, including coordinate, descriptive, or quality assurance data.
Core · Task 16292 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Verify the mathematical correctness of newly collected survey data.
Core · Task 16297 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Compute horizontal and vertical coordinates of control networks, using direct leveling or other geodetic survey techniques, such as triangulation, trilateration, and traversing, to establish features of the Earth's surface.
Core · Task 16289 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Plan or direct the work of geodetic surveying staff, providing technical consultation as needed.
Core · Task 16300 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Assess the quality of control data to determine the need for additional survey data for engineering, construction, or other projects.
Core · Task 16290 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Distribute compiled geodetic data to government agencies or the general public.
Core · Task 16293 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Request additional survey data when field collection errors occur or engineering surveying specifications are not maintained.
Core · Task 16291 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in technology, equipment, or systems.
Core · Task 16288 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Provide training and interpretation in the use of methods or procedures for observing and checking controls for geodetic and plane coordinates.
Core · Task 16294 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Prepare progress or technical reports.
Core · Task 16287 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Review existing standards, controls, or equipment used, recommending changes or upgrades as needed.
Core · Task 16296 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Compute, retrace, or adjust existing surveys of features such as highway alignments, property boundaries, utilities, control and other surveys to match the ground elevation-dependent grids, geodetic grids, or property boundaries and to ensure accuracy and continuity of data used in engineering, surveying, or construction projects.
Core · Task 16301 · 08/2022 · Occupational Expert
Determine orientation of tracts of land, including position, boundaries, size, and shape, using theodolites, electronic distance-measuring equipment, satellite-based positioning equipment, land information systems, or other geodetic survey equipment.
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