Surveying and Mapping Technicians

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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Cartographic Aide

2.	Cartographic Technician

3.	Field Map Technician

4.	Geophysical Prospecting Surveying Technician

5.	GIS Mapping Technician

6.	Mineral Surveying Technician

7.	Surveying Technician

8.	Topography Technician

Nature of the Work


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	Surveying and Mapping Technicians
	Surveying and mapping technicians collect data and make maps of the Earth's surface. Surveying technicians visit sites to take measurements of the land. Mapping technicians use geographic data to create maps. They both assist surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists.

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Working Conditions


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	Surveying and Mapping Technicians
	Surveying technicians work outside extensively and can be exposed to all types of weather. Mapping technicians work primarily indoors on computers. Most surveying and mapping technicians work for firms that provide engineering, surveying, and mapping services on a contract basis. Local governments also employ these workers in highway and planning departments.

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