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OCCUPATION PROFILE

JOB FAMILY: ARCHITECT, SURVEY, CARTOGRAPH & ENGINEER

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: ARCHITECT, SURVEY, CARTOGRAPH & ENGINEER

OCCUPATION: SURVEYING AND MAPPING TECHNICIANS

17-3031

BROADBAND LEVELS: Level 2– Pay Band 006

DESCRIPTION

This is work performing surveying and/or mapping duties, usually under the direction of a surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. The incumbent 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 and may verify accuracy and completeness of topographical maps.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Obtains land survey data, such as angles, elevations, points, and contours, using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.

Compiles notes, sketches, and records of survey data obtained and work performed.

Directs work of subordinate members of party, performing surveying duties not requiring licensure.

Computes and measures scaled distances between reference points to establish exact relative position of adjoining prints.

Traces contours and topographical details to produce map.

Calculates latitude, longitude, angles, areas, and other information for mapmaking from survey field notes, using reference tables and computer.

Verifies identification of topographical features and accuracy of contour lines by comparison with aerial photographs, old maps, and other reference materials.

Forms three-dimensional image of aerial photographs taken from different locations, using mathematical and aides and plotting instruments.

Lays out and matches aerial photographs in sequence taken, looking for missing areas.

Marks errors and makes corrections, such as numbering grid lines or lettering names of rivers or towns.

Trims, aligns, and joins prints to form photographic mosaic, maintaining scaled distances between reference points.

Analyzes aerial photographs to detect and interpret significant military, industrial, resource, or topographical data.

Stores, retrieves, and compares map information, using computers and data banks.

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in drafting maps or in production of blueprints, photostats, and photographs.

EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS

|Getting Information Needed to Do the Job |Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |

|Documenting/Recording Information |Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either |

| |written form or by electronic/magnetic recording. |

|Controlling Machines and Processes |Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or |

| |processes (not including computers or vehicles). |

|Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events |Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing |

| |differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events. |

|Implementing Ideas, Programs, etc. |Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own |

| |ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of |

| |installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, |

| |or completing programs, systems, structures, or products. |

|Interacting With Computers |Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing |

| |software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems. |

|Coordinating Work and Activities of Others |Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks. |

|Processing Information |Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or |

| |processing information or data. |

|Performing General Physical Activities |Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in |

| |climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also |

| |require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of |

| |materials. |

|Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates |Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance |

| |standards and monitoring subordinates. |

|Handling and Moving Objects |Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and |

| |moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards. |

|Communicating With Other Workers |Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This |

| |information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic |

| |transfer. |

EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

|Mathematics |Using mathematics to solve problems |

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|Information Organization |Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information |

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|Information Gathering |Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information |

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|Active Learning |Working with new material or information to grasp its implications |

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|Monitoring |Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something |

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|Synthesis/ Reorganization |Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks |

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|Management of Personnel Resources |Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best |

| |people for the job |

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|Reading Comprehension |Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents |

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|Product Inspection |Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products |

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|Problem Identification |Identifying the nature of problems |

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|Writing |Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the |

| |audience |

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|Geography |Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, |

| |sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and |

| |characteristics |

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|Design |Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the |

| |production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, models and |

| |specifications |

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|Mathematics |Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, |

| |algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications |

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|Computers |Knowledge of software, including applications and/or programming |

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|Engineering and Technology |Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, |

| |light, power, technology, and other applications |

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

EFFECTIVE: 03/17/2003

History: 07/01/2002

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