(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Mapping Technicians
Job Description
Calculate mapmaking information from field notes, and draw and verify accuracy of topographical maps.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
92
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Trace contours and topographic details to generate maps that denote specific land and property locations and geographic attributes. |
87
|
Produce and update overlay maps to show information boundaries, water locations, and topographic features on various base maps and at different scales. |
86
|
Compare topographical features and contour lines with images from aerial photographs, old maps, and other reference materials to verify the accuracy of their identification. |
85
|
Monitor mapping work and the updating of maps to ensure accuracy, the inclusion of new or changed information, and compliance with rules and regulations. |
78
|
Identify and compile database information to create maps in response to requests. |
76
|
Check all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections. |
73
|
Determine scales, line sizes, and colors to be used for hard copies of computerized maps, using plotters. |
72
|
Lay out and match aerial photographs in sequences in which they were taken, and identify any areas missing from photographs. |
72
|
Research resources such as survey maps and legal descriptions to verify property lines and to obtain information needed for mapping. |
68
|
Compute and measure scaled distances between reference points to establish relative positions of adjoining prints and enable the creation of photographic mosaics. |
65
|
Enter Global Positioning System (GPS) data, legal deeds, field notes, and land survey reports into geographic information system (GIS) workstations so that information can be transformed into graphic land descriptions, such as maps and drawings. |
65
|
Answer questions and provide information to the public and to staff members regarding assessment maps, surveys, boundaries, easements, property ownership, roads, zoning, and similar matters. |
64
|
Calculate latitudes, longitudes, angles, areas, and other information for mapmaking, using survey field notes and reference tables. |
63
|
Train staff members in duties such as tax mapping, the use of computerized mapping equipment, and the interpretation of source documents. |
63
|
Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in plotting data, drafting maps, or producing blueprints, photostats, and photographs. |
62
|
Analyze aerial photographs to detect and interpret significant military, industrial, resource, or topographical data. |
58
|
Form three-dimensional images of aerial photographs taken from different locations, using mathematical techniques and plotting instruments. |
57
|
Research and combine existing property information to describe property boundaries in relation to adjacent properties, taking into account parcel splits, combinations, and land boundary adjustments. |
56
|
Trim, align, and join prints to form photographic mosaics, maintaining scaled distances between reference points. |
55
|
Redraw and correct maps, such as revising parcel maps, to reflect tax code area changes, using information from official records and surveys. |
29
|
Identify, research, and resolve anomalies in legal land descriptions, referring issues to title and survey experts as appropriate. |
28
|
Complete detailed source and method notes detailing the location of routine and complex land parcels. |
23
|
Create survey description pages and historical records related to the mapping activities and specifications of section plats. |
22
|
Produce presentations of surface and mineral ownership layers by interpreting legal survey plans. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
74
|
Processing Information
|
67
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
65
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
63
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
61
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
60
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
58
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
57
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
57
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
56
|
Thinking Creatively
|
56
|
Interacting With Computers
|
55
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
54
|
Getting Information
|
52
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
50
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
48
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
48
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
47
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
45
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
43
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
42
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
42
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
42
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
42
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
41
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
40
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
40
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
37
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
34
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
33
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
32
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
31
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
31
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
31
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
30
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
30
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
27
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
24
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
24
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
20
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
13
|
Staffing Organizational Units
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