ONET Occupations » 17-1021.00

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for 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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.87)
  2. Research - Data (4.35)
  3. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.23)
  4. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.82)
  5. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.82)
  6. Use my brain - Data (3.80)
  7. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  8. Listen - People (3.75)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (3.62)
  10. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.62)
  11. Follow through, get things done - People (3.52)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  2. Active Listening (3.50)
  3. Writing (3.50)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  2. Near Vision (3.75)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.62)
  4. Oral Expression (3.62)
  5. Written Expression (3.62)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.87)
  2. Dependability (4.28)
  3. Cooperation (4.03)
  4. Achievement/Effort (3.91)
  5. Integrity (3.83)
  6. Analytical Thinking (3.80)
  7. Initiative (3.76)
  8. Independence (3.70)
  9. Persistence (3.52)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.78)
  2. Getting Information (4.35)
  3. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.23)
  4. Processing Information (4.15)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.87)
  6. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.82)
  7. Documenting/Recording Information (3.74)
  8. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.72)
  9. Analyzing Data or Information (3.70)
  10. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.53)
  11. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.52)
  1. Use Geographical Information System (Gis) Software (4.78)
  2. Use Computer Aided Drafting Or Design Software For Design, Drafting, Modeling, Or Other Engineering Tasks (4.78)
  3. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.78)
  4. Collect Geographic Or Physical Data (4.35)
  5. Read Maps (4.35)
  6. Read Technical Drawings (4.35)
  7. Research Property Records (4.35)
  8. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (4.23)
  9. Use Photogrammetric Techniques (4.23)
  10. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (3.82)
  11. Analyze Spatial Data (3.82)
  12. Understand Property Documents (3.82)
  13. Understand Legal Terminology (3.82)
  14. Analyze Technical Data, Designs, Or Preliminary Specifications (3.70)