AI Assistant for Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps.

Medium Preparation Needed

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Position and hold the vertical rods, or targets, that theodolite operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations.(Core task)
  • 2Check all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.(Core task)
  • 3Design or develop information databases that include geographic or topographic data.(Core task)
  • 4Monitor mapping work or the updating of maps to ensure accuracy, inclusion of new or changed information, or compliance with rules and regulations.(Core task)
  • 5Produce or update overlay maps to show information boundaries, water locations, or topographic features on various base maps or at different scales.(Core task)
  • 6Determine scales, line sizes, or colors to be used for hard copies of computerized maps, using plotters.(Core task)
  • 7Compile information necessary to stake projects for construction, using engineering plans.(Core task)
  • 8Identify and compile database information to create requested maps.(Core task)
  • 9Operate and manage land-information computer systems, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports.(Core task)
  • 10Compare survey computations with applicable standards to determine adequacy of data.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Writing
Mathematics
Active Listening
Speaking
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Active Learning
Coordination

Knowledge Areas

Computers and ElectronicsGeographyMathematicsEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyDesignCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrative

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D

Other Tools

3D Nature LLC Visual Nature Studio3D Nature LLC World Construction SetAdobe Acrobat WriterAdobe FreeHand MXAutodesk 3d Studio VizAutodesk AutoCAD Blue SkyAutodesk AutoCAD Map 3DAutodesk CAiCE Visual TransportationAutodesk Land DesktopBentley GeoPak BridgeBentley GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite

Daily Work Activities

Working with Computers
Documenting/Recording Information
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Analyzing Data or Information
Processing Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

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