Mapping Technicians

Produce topographical maps by calculating data from field notes and drawing and checking for accuracy.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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.
Leadership
MED
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
LOW
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

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

Activities

Analyzing Data or Information Know More
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Processing Information Know More

Areas of Study

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Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  2. Flexibility of Closure Know More
  3. Inductive Reasoning Know More
  4. Information Ordering Know More
  5. Mathematical Reasoning Know More
  6. Near Vision Know More
  7. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  8. Written Comprehension Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

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