Description
Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
- Investigative
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Analytical Thinking
- Dependability
- Cooperation
Tasks
- Analyze control or survey data to ensure adherence to project specifications or land survey standards.
- Conduct surveys to determine exact positions, measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, volumes, contours, or other features of land surfaces.
- Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the Earth's surface.
- Maintain databases of geodetic and related information, including coordinate, descriptive, or quality assurance data.
- Verify the mathematical correctness of newly collected survey data.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Processing Information
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Getting Information
- Documenting/Recording Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Technology Skills
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Presentation software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Map creation software
- Geographic information system
Abilities
- Flexibility of Closure
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
Skills
- Mathematics
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
Knowledge
- Mathematics
- Engineering and Technology
- Geography
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Registered LandmanCertifying Organization
American Association of Professional Landmen
Type
Core
Certificate name
Fundamentals of SurveyingCertifying Organization
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Lidar TechnologistCertifying Organization
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing - Imaging & Geospatial Information Society
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Professional LandmanCertifying Organization
American Association of Professional Landmen
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Portable 3D Metrologist Level 1Certifying Organization
Coordinate Metrology Society
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $49,508 |
| Median (50%) | $70,192 |
| High (90%) | $123,544 |
Employability
There are currently 52,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 55,700 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 6%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 6%
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