Geodetic Surveyors

Use satellites, GNSS, LIDAR, or other similar technologies to measure broad swaths of Earth's surface.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.
Leadership
MED
Critical decision making
MED
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
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
Dealing and handling conflicts
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Leadership
Critical decision making
Competition for this position

Activities

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