Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.38 | 08/2024 |
| Mathematics | 2.A.1.e | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Writing | 2.A.1.c | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.12 | 08/2024 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.12 | 08/2024 |
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.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.5 | 08/2024 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 3.38 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.38 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.38 | 08/2024 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.25 | 08/2024 |
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.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position and hold the vertical rods, or targets, that theodolite operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations. | Core | n/a | 11/2020 |
| Check all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections. | Core | n/a | 11/2020 |
| Design or develop information databases that include geographic or topographic data. | Core | n/a | 11/2020 |
| Monitor mapping work or the updating of maps to ensure accuracy, inclusion of new or changed information, or compliance with rules and regulations. | Core | n/a | 11/2020 |
| Produce or update overlay maps to show information boundaries, water locations, or topographic features on various base maps or at different scales. | Core | n/a | 11/2020 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 5.95 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.62 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 4.03 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.91 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.0 | 11/2023 |