Geodetic Surveyors
O*NET Code: 17-1022.01
Description
Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.
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💼 Also Known As
Aerial Photograph InterpreterAerotriangulation SpecialistField SurveyorGeodesistGeodetic AdvisorGeodetic ComputatorGeodetic CoordinatorGeodetic EngineerGeodetic Information SpecialistGeodetic Survey DirectorGeodetic SurveyorGeodetic Surveyor TechnologistGeodetic TechnicianGeographic Information System Surveyor (GIS Surveyor)Geomatics TechnicianGeophysical Prospecting SurveyorGeospatial AnalystLand MeasurerLand SurveyorLicensed Land Surveyor
⚡ Skills (16)
Mathematics4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Writing4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Speaking3/100
Active Learning3/100
Monitoring3/100
+ 6 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (38)
🔥Amazon Web Services AWS software
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Bentley MicroStation
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥C#
Object or component oriented development software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Hypertext markup language HTML
Web platform development software
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Oracle Java
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
0Advanced Graphics Technology ProCogo
Map creation software
0Autodesk CAiCE Visual Transportation
Computer aided design CAD software
0CMT CogoCAD
Analytical or scientific software
0Carlson Civil Suite
Computer aided design CAD software
0Carlson Simplicity Sight Survey
Analytical or scientific software
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Geo-Plus
Map creation software
0Geocomp Systems GeoCalc
Analytical or scientific software
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0MicroSurvey Software MicroSurvey CAD
Computer aided design CAD software
0National Geodetic Survey NGS Geodetic Toolkit
Analytical or scientific software
0National Geodetic Survey NGS VERTCON
Analytical or scientific software
0Object oriented programming software
Object oriented data base management software
0QuickCogo
Analytical or scientific software
0SiteComp Survey
Map creation software
0Traverse PC
Map creation software
0Trimble Terramodel
Map creation software
0Underhill Geomatics Copan
Analytical or scientific software
0Virtual reality modeling language VRML software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Data Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Surveyors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Civil Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Geodetic Surveyors → Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (83% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (10)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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