Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

Conduct research, analyze data, and create digital or visual representations of geographical information for use in a variety of contexts, including those related to law, society, politics, education, and design.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
MED
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Communication with others
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Critical decision making

Activities

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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Processing Information Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

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