[Core] [60% incumbents] Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
  DWAs: Gather physical survey data.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
  DWAs: Create maps.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
  DWAs: Create maps.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
  DWAs: Gather physical survey data.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  DWAs: Inspect finished products to locate flaws.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
  DWAs: Calculate geographic positions from survey data.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
  DWAs: Survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
  DWAs: Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Build and update digital databases.
  DWAs: Operate computer systems.

[Core] [60% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Create maps.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
  DWAs: Determine operational methods. | Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
  DWAs: Survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
  DWAs: Create maps.

[Supplemental] [59% incumbents] Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
  DWAs: Determine design criteria or specifications.

[EMERGING:New] Estimate resources, such as production hours, required for projects.

[EMERGING:New] Use drone technology to capture high-resolution images and data for map creation and updating.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Geography (imp:4.51 lvl:6.25) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Computers and Electronics (imp:4.22 lvl:4.92) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  English Language (imp:3.54 lvl:4.11) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Design (imp:3.36 lvl:4.27) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Mathematics (imp:3.33 lvl:4.25) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.92 lvl:3.06) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.84 lvl:2.99) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Education and Training (imp:2.75 lvl:3.95) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administration and Management (imp:2.65 lvl:3.33) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Law and Government (imp:2.60 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Production and Processing (imp:2.47 lvl:2.67) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Administrative (imp:2.44 lvl:3.60) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Communications and Media (imp:2.37 lvl:2.89) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Transportation (imp:2.24 lvl:2.15) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.21 lvl:2.38) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.10 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Telecommunications (imp:2.06 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Building and Construction (imp:1.99 lvl:1.33) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Physics (imp:1.68) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  History and Archeology (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Mechanical (imp:1.57) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.55) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Psychology (imp:1.49 lvl:0.89) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.44) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Biology (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Chemistry (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Fine Arts (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i

--- ABILITIES ---
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Oral Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Visualization (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Control Precision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Depth Perception (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.86 lvl:4.68) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Working with Computers (imp:4.69 lvl:3.96) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.22 lvl:4.36) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.22 lvl:4.17) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.21 lvl:5.35) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.19 lvl:4.54) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.14 lvl:3.75) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Processing Information (imp:4.12 lvl:5.27) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.11 lvl:4.40) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.08 lvl:4.19) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.07 lvl:4.17) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.86 lvl:4.51) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.82 lvl:5.17) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.79 lvl:3.89) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.78 lvl:3.73) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.74 lvl:4.32) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.72 lvl:3.91) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.52 lvl:4.01) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.51 lvl:3.39) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.40 lvl:3.78) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.39 lvl:3.36) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.30 lvl:2.97) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.23 lvl:3.32) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.23 lvl:3.38) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.21 lvl:3.04) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.05 lvl:3.38) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.87 lvl:2.98) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.72 lvl:3.29) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.70 lvl:2.90) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.63 lvl:2.39) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.46 lvl:2.93) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.34 lvl:2.16) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.21 lvl:2.19) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.13 lvl:1.89) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.03 lvl:2.44) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.01 lvl:1.66) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.91 lvl:1.37) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.76 lvl:1.25) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.73 lvl:1.09) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.51) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.28) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.19) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.12) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cautiousness (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cautiousness (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:1.70) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.63) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Innovation (imp:1.41) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Perseverance (imp:1.31) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:1.19) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.08) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.02) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Initiative (imp:0.87) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Cooperation (imp:0.71) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.68) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.46) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.14) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.12) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.09) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Optimism (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:-0.13) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:-0.14) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Instructing (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 14,260
  annual_median    : $81,390
  annual_pct10     : $53,740
  annual_pct25     : $65,670
  annual_pct75     : $101,960
  annual_pct90     : $126,950
  annual_mean      : $86,690
  hourly_median    : $39.13

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($102,780)
  lowest_state     : Illinois ($54,680)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.880x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (41 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    6,830  median: $  83,640
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    4,990  median: $  78,500
  Utilities                                emp:      920  median: $  96,820
  Information                              emp:      360  median: $  76,240
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      300  median: $  99,850
  Educational Services                     emp:      170  median: $  66,460
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      160  median: $ 132,220
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      140  median: $  59,130
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      120  median: $  80,590
  Construction                             emp:       80  median: $  69,640

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (11 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    6,830  median: $  83,640
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    4,990  median: $  78,500
  Utilities                                emp:      920  median: $  96,820
  Information                              emp:      360  median: $  76,240
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      300  median: $  99,850
  Educational Services                     emp:      170  median: $  66,460
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      160  median: $ 132,220
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      140  median: $  59,130
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      120  median: $  80,590
  Construction                             emp:       80  median: $  69,640

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fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T20:28:43.477011Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Aimé Laussedat (similarity: 0.0816)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aim%C3%A9_Laussedat
  QID: Q382177
  Extract: Aimé Laussedat was a French scientist, more specifically, an observational astronomer, geodesist, surveyor, photogrammetrist, and cartographer.

  Title: Photogrammetry (similarity: 0.5306)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photogrammetry
  QID: Q190149
  Extract: Photogrammetry is the science and technology of obtaining reliable information about physical objects and the environment through the process of recording, measuring and interpreting photographic images and patterns of electromagnetic radiant imagery and other phenomena.

  Title: Willem Schermerhorn (similarity: 0.2593)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willem_Schermerhorn
  QID: Q634025
  Extract: Willem "Wim" Schermerhorn was a Dutch politician who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 25 June 1945 until 3 July 1946. He was a member of the Free-thinking Democratic League (VDB) and later co-founder of the Labour Party (PvdA). According to Harry W. Laidler, the government under Sche

  Title: Whitmore Mountains (similarity: 0.0755)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitmore_Mountains
  QID: Q2567174
  Extract: The Whitmore Mountains are an isolated mountain range of the Transantarctic Mountains System, located in the Marie Byrd Land region of West Antarctica.

  Title: German-Soviet Alay-Pamir Expedition (similarity: 0.3429)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German-Soviet_Alay-Pamir_Expedition
  QID: Q21045313
  Extract: The German-Soviet Alay-Pamir Expedition was undertaken in 1928 by the Academy of Sciences of the USSR and the Emergency Association of German Science. Along with the scientists, four mountaineers from the German and Austrian Alpine Club also participated. The five-month-long expedition to the Alay V

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data coverage with detailed tasks, skills, and work activities. BLS wage data current and comprehensive. Limited by lack of direct Wikipedia match but compensated by robust occupational database information.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T14:25:19.092704+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,661
tokens_output        : 4,217
cost_usd             : $0.045675
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with 'Photogrammetry' being the closest semantic neighbor at 0.531 similarity. The Wikipedia coverage appears limited for this specific occupation combination.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Cartographers and photogrammetrists research, create, and prepare maps and spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, educational, design, and planning purposes. They work extensively with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), aerial photography, and digital remote sensing technologies to compile accurate geographic representations. These professionals combine technical expertise in surveying, data analysis, and computer systems with deep geographic knowledge to produce maps, charts, and spatial databases that support decision-making across government, engineering, and commercial sectors.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves compiling survey data from aerial photographs, satellite images, and field reports to create accurate maps and spatial databases. They delineate geographic features like topography, hydrography, and cultural landmarks using precision instruments and specialized software. Time is spent examining legal records to establish property boundaries, scaling geodetic points, and analyzing remote sensing data to extract meaningful geographic information. They inspect final map compositions for completeness and accuracy, build and update digital databases, and determine optimal map content, layout, and production specifications including scale, projection, and colors.

WHO THRIVES:
Professionals who excel combine strong analytical thinking with meticulous attention to detail, as evidenced by the high importance ratings for reading comprehension, critical thinking, and dependability. They possess intellectual curiosity and enjoy working independently with complex technical systems, reflecting the Conventional-Investigative RIASEC profile. Success requires comfort with both computer-intensive work and mathematical concepts, along with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into coherent visual representations. Those who thrive appreciate the intersection of technology, geography, and problem-solving, often finding satisfaction in creating products that serve important societal functions.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires post-secondary education, with 35.7% holding certificates in specialized technical training and 30% holding bachelor's degrees according to education distribution data. Common degree fields include geography, surveying, geographic information systems, or related earth sciences. Many positions require proficiency in cartographic software like AutoCAD, GIS applications, and Adobe Creative Suite. Professional certification through organizations like the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing can enhance career prospects.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to senior cartographer roles, project management positions, or specialization in emerging technologies like drone-based surveying and LiDAR systems. Many progress to supervisory roles in government agencies, private consulting firms, or utility companies. Advanced practitioners may transition to related fields such as geographic information systems analysis, remote sensing technology, or geodetic surveying. Some pursue roles in data science or geospatial technology development, leveraging their expertise in spatial data analysis and visualization.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 14,260 professionals nationwide with a median annual wage of $81,390 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $53,740 to $126,950 across experience levels. Government agencies represent the largest employment sector with 6,830 positions, followed by professional services with 4,990 positions. Geographic wage variation is moderate, with California leading at $102,780 annually compared to Illinois at $54,680, representing a 1.88x ratio. The integration of drone technology and digital remote sensing suggests growing demand for tech-savvy practitioners. Emerging tasks include drone-based data capture and resource estimation, indicating evolution toward more automated and efficient mapping processes.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Moderate automation risk exists as digital technologies increasingly automate routine data compilation and basic map generation tasks. However, the high importance of evaluating information for compliance, making complex decisions, and interpreting spatial relationships provides protection against full automation. The emerging use of drone technology and AI-assisted image analysis may streamline data collection while creating new technical skill requirements for professionals in this field.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Surveying and Mapping Technicians (17-3031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct career progression as technicians provide foundational field experience leading to cartographer roles.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Shared geography knowledge (4.5 importance)
    data: Common GIS and surveying tasks
  [skill_overlap] Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians (15-1299.02) — confidence:high
    reasoning: High overlap in GIS technology, computers and electronics knowledge (4.2 importance), and working with computers activity (4.7 importance).
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Computers and Electronics knowledge overlap
    data: Digital database building tasks
  [knowledge_overlap] Surveyors (17-1022.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared geography knowledge and boundary establishment tasks from legal records study.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Geography knowledge domain
    data: Legal boundary determination tasks
  [riasec_cluster] Geographers (19-3092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles share Investigative-Conventional RIASEC profiles with emphasis on geographic analysis and research.
    data: Primary-Long relationship
    data: C:5.34, I:5.18 RIASEC scores
    data: Geography knowledge importance 4.5
  [task_similarity] Data Scientists (15-2051.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Overlapping work in processing information (4.1 importance) and building digital databases for spatial analysis.
    data: Primary-Long relationship
    data: Processing Information work activity
    data: Digital database development tasks

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['cartographer', 'photogrammetrist', 'aerial photogrammetry', 'geodetic', 'topographic', 'mapping', 'GIS specialist', 'spatial data']
  exclude_keywords : ['surveyor', 'architect', 'draftsman', 'technician', 'assistant']
  title_patterns   : ['Cartographer', 'Photogrammetrist', 'Digital Cartographer', 'Cartographic Designer', 'Map Editor']
  common_variations: ['aerial photogrammetrist', 'cadastral mapper', 'cartographic designer', 'cartographic drafter', 'cartography technician', 'data mapper', 'field map editor', 'geospatial specialist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'principles', 'control', 'objects', 'techniques', 'production', 'includes', 'maps', 'technology', 'ideas', 'resources', 'physical', 'materials', 'body', 'geographic', 'standards', 'problems', 'quickly']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01550  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01402  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  26  0.00959  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:4%
principles                 16  0.00590  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    13  0.00480  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  onet_tasks:8%
objects                    13  0.00480  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
techniques                 12  0.00443  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  onet_tasks:17%
production                 12  0.00443  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:8%
includes                   12  0.00443  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maps                       11  0.00406  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:36%  dwas:36%  inference:27%
technology                 11  0.00406  inference            inference:45%  onet_dimensions:36%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00406  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                  10  0.00369  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  onet_tasks:10%
physical                   10  0.00369  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  dwas:30%  wikipedia:10%
materials                  10  0.00369  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00369  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
geographic                 10  0.00369  inference            inference:80%  dwas:20%
standards                   9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                  9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
aerial                      8  0.00295  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:75%  inference:25%
survey                      8  0.00295  dwas                 dwas:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
features                    8  0.00295  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  dwas:25%  onet_dimensions:12%
needed                      8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
needs                       8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
design                      8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:12%  inference:12%
services                    8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:12%  inference:12%
management                  8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
analysis                    8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:50%
actions                     8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00295  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%