ONET Occupations » 17-3031.02

Mapping Technicians

Calculate mapmaking information from field notes, and draw and verify accuracy of topographical maps.

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Parachute skills

  1. Program - Data (4.72)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.66)
  3. Research - Data (4.10)
  4. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.01)
  5. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.99)
  6. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  7. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  8. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  9. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.75)
  10. Use my intuition - Data (3.63)
  11. Use my brain - Data (3.63)
  12. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.62)
  13. Follow through, get things done - People (3.56)
  14. Perceive patterns - Data (3.50)
  15. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  2. Mathematics (3.75)
  3. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  4. Active Learning (3.50)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  1. Near Vision (3.88)
  2. Written Comprehension (3.75)
  3. Information Ordering (3.75)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (3.63)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.63)
  6. Mathematical Reasoning (3.63)
  7. Flexibility of Closure (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.66)
  2. Dependability (4.19)
  3. Integrity (4.13)
  4. Achievement/Effort (3.87)
  5. Cooperation (3.87)
  6. Independence (3.82)
  7. Initiative (3.77)
  8. Stress Tolerance (3.65)
  9. Analytical Thinking (3.58)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.57)
  11. Persistence (3.56)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.72)
  2. Processing Information (4.40)
  3. Getting Information (4.10)
  4. Analyzing Data or Information (4.01)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.99)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (3.81)
  7. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.80)
  8. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.70)
  9. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.62)
  10. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.54)
  1. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.72)
  2. Use Computer Aided Drafting Or Design Software For Design, Drafting, Modeling, Or Other Engineering Tasks (4.72)
  3. Use Computer Graphics Design Software (4.72)
  4. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.72)
  5. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.72)
  6. Use Geographical Information System (Gis) Software (4.72)
  7. Read Maps (4.10)
  8. Read Technical Drawings (4.10)
  9. Research Property Records (4.10)
  10. Analyze Technical Data, Designs, Or Preliminary Specifications (4.01)
  11. Analyze Spatial Data (3.99)
  12. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (3.62)
  13. Use Field Notes In Technical Drawings (3.62)