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Careers / Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
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Summary Description |
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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. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Cartographic Aide |
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Cartographic Technician |
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Field Map Technician |
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Geophysical Prospecting Surveying Technician |
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GIS Mapping Technician |
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Mineral Surveying Technician |
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Surveying Technician |
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Topography Technician |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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Casanova, the famous adventurer and lover, worked as a librarian until his death in 1798. |
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