O*NET-SOC 17-1021.00

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as 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. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 4 – Considerable preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresConsiderable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.008/2018
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.508/2018
Writing2.A.1.c3.508/2018
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.3808/2018
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.2508/2018
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.1208/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.008/2018
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8808/2018
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8808/2018
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.6208/2018
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.508/2018
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.508/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.Core6008/2018
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.Core6008/2018
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.Core6008/2018
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.Core6008/2018
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.Core6008/2018

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional5.3311/2023
Investigative5.1511/2023
Realistic4.6111/2023
Artistic3.5611/2023
Social1.7711/2023
Enterprising1.6311/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.