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17-1022.01   Geodetic Surveyors

O*NET SOC Title
Lay Titles
Geodetic Computator
Geodetic Technician
Geomatics Technician
LIDAR Technician
Light Detection and Ranging Technician
Measurement and Sensing Technician
Orthophotography Technician
Surveyor Technician
O*NET SOC Description
O*NET SOC Tasks
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.
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.
Plan or direct the work of geodetic surveying staff, providing technical consultation as needed.
Prepare progress or technical reports.
Detailed Work Activities
Update technical knowledge.