Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 40,960 - 101,400

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a qualified Cartographer or Photogrammetrist to collect and analyze geographic information. The role requires building digital databases, determining production specifications, and revising maps. Candidates must showcase skills in critical thinking, active listening, and proficient use of tools like AutoCAD and Python. The position offers opportunities in a field expecting significant job growth, with average salaries ranging from $40,960 to $101,400 per year.

Responsibilities

Build and update digital databases.
Determine guidelines for source material.
Direct production to ensure map specifications are followed.
Travel to observe and verify features in photographs.
Revise existing maps with necessary adjustments.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Active Learning

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Python

Autodesk AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

Structured query language (SQL)

Job description

Life As a Cartographer or Photogrammetrist

Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for 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.

Responsibilities

Build and update digital databases.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Determine map content and layout, as well as production specifications such as scale, size, projection, and colors, and direct production to ensure that specifications are followed.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.

Skills

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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Job Opportunities

There were about 12,600 jobs for Cartographer or Photogrammetrist in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 19% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 2,400 new jobs for Cartographer or Photogrammetrist by 2026. The BLS estimates 1,200 yearly job openings in this field.

Average Salary

The average yearly salary of a Cartographer or Photogrammetrist ranges between $40,960 and $101,400.

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