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Geodetic Surveyors

SOC 17-1022.01

Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.

Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Mathematics

4.1

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.5

Judgment and Decision Making

3.5

Monitoring

3.4

Writing

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Mathematics

4.8

Engineering and Technology

4.3

Geography

3.9

Computers and Electronics

3.8

English Language

3.5

Design

3.4

Physics

3.4

Telecommunications

3.1

Key Tasks

1Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the Earth's surface.

2Maintain databases of geodetic and related information, including coordinate, descriptive, or quality assurance data.

3Verify the mathematical correctness of newly collected survey data.

4Conduct surveys to determine exact positions, measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, volumes, contours, or other features of land surfaces.

5Compute horizontal and vertical coordinates of control networks, using direct leveling or other geodetic survey techniques, such as triangulation, trilateration, and traversing, to establish features of the Earth's surface.

Also Known As

Digital Measurement Advisor Geodesist Geodetic Advisor Geodetic Computator Geodetic Survey Director Geodetic Surveyor Geodetic Surveyor Technologist Geodetic Technician Geographic Information System Surveyor (GIS Surveyor) Licensed Land Surveyor