(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Job Description
Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
93
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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. |
93
|
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy. |
89
|
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps. |
87
|
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments. |
86
|
Build and update digital databases. |
84
|
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts. |
79
|
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas. |
75
|
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use. |
74
|
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment. |
70
|
Collect information about specific features of the Earth using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques. |
69
|
Delineate aerial photographic detail such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments. |
57
|
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy. |
55
|
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties. |
43
|
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
74
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
68
|
Processing Information
|
62
|
Interacting With Computers
|
61
|
Getting Information
|
61
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
60
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
58
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
57
|
Thinking Creatively
|
57
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
55
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
55
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
52
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
51
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
51
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
49
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
49
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
48
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
48
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
46
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
46
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
46
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
43
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
40
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
40
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
39
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
34
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
34
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
32
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
31
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
28
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
26
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
23
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
23
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
22
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
22
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
21
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
20
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
15
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
14
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
12
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
10
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
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