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17-3031.00   Surveying and Mapping Technicians

O*NET SOC Title
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Lay Titles
Computer Aided Design Technician
Technical Illustrations Map Inker
Assessment Technician
CAD Technician
Cartographic Technician
Cartography Technician
Drafting Technician
Engineering Technician
Field Map Technician
Field Survey Technician
GIS Mapping Technician
Geodetic Computator
Geographic Information Systems Mapping Technician
Geophysical Prospecting Surveying Technician
Instrumentation Technician
Land Survey Technician
Mapping Technician
Mineral Surveying Technician
Photogrammetric Technician
Survey Computer-Aided Design Technician
Survey Technician
Survey CAD Technician
Survey Field Technician
Surveying Technician
Tax Map Technician
Topographic Computator
Topography Technician
Utility Mapping Technician
O*NET SOC Description
O*NET SOC Tasks
Collect information needed to carry out new surveys, using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, or other relevant information.
Compare survey computations with applicable standards to determine adequacy of data.
Determine scales, line sizes, or colors to be used for hard copies of computerized maps, using plotters.
Operate and manage land-information computer systems, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports.
Detailed Work Activities
Develop software or computer applications.
Document technical design details.
Enter codes or other information into computers.
Operate computer systems.
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.