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Career: Geodetic Surveyors
Job Description
Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Analyze control or survey data to ensure adherence to project specifications or land survey standards. |
100
|
Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the earth's surface. |
100
|
Verify the mathematical correctness of newly collected survey data. |
100
|
Assess the quality of control data to determine the need for additional survey data for engineering, construction, or other projects. |
100
|
Maintain databases of geodetic and related information including coordinate, descriptive, or quality assurance data. |
100
|
Conduct surveys to determine exact positions, measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, volumes, contours, or other features of land surfaces. |
100
|
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. |
100
|
Request additional survey data when field collection errors occur or engineering surveying specifications are not maintained. |
100
|
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. |
96
|
Plan or direct the work of geodetic surveying staff, providing technical consultation as needed. |
96
|
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. |
96
|
Prepare progress or technical reports. |
96
|
Distribute compiled geodetic data to government agencies or the general public. |
96
|
Review existing standards, controls, or equipment used, recommending changes or upgrades as needed. |
96
|
Provide training and interpretation in the use of methods or procedures for observing and checking controls for geodetic and plane coordinates. |
92
|
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. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
80
|
Processing Information
|
78
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
77
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
75
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
75
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
75
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
73
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
71
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
70
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
68
|
Getting Information
|
68
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
68
|
Thinking Creatively
|
66
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
65
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
65
|
Interacting With Computers
|
63
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
63
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
63
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
63
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
62
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
61
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
60
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
60
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
59
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
59
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
58
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
55
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
55
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
54
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
54
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
53
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
52
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
52
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
50
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
50
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
49
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
48
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
48
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
44
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
40
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
35
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|