Surveying And Mapping Technicians

Job description

Position and hold the vertical rods, or targets, that theodolite operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations. Check all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections. Design or develop information databases that include geographic or topographic data. Monitor mapping work or the updating of maps to ensure accuracy, inclusion of new or changed information, or compliance with rules and regulations. Produce or update overlay maps to show information boundaries, water
locations, or topographic features on various base maps or at different scales.