Surveying and Mapping Technicians
O*NET Code: 17-3031.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps.
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💼 Also Known As
Aerial Photograph InterpreterAerotriangulation SpecialistAssessment TechnicianAx Survey WorkerCAD Technician (Computer Aided Design Technician)Cartographic AideCartographic DrafterCartographic TechnicianCartography TechnicianChain CarrierChainmanCompass OperatorDrafting TechnicianDraftsmanEngineering AssistantField Crew MemberField Map TechnicianField Survey TechnicianField Technician (Field Tech)Geodetic Computator
⚡ Skills (10)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Writing3/100
Mathematics3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Active Learning3/100
Coordination3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (105)
🔥Adobe Illustrator
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Bentley MicroStation
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Hypertext markup language HTML
Web platform development software
🔥JavaScript
Web platform development software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft SharePoint
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
03D Nature LLC Visual Nature Studio
Computer aided design CAD software
03D Nature LLC World Construction Set
Computer aided design CAD software
0Adobe Acrobat Writer
Word processing software
0Adobe FreeHand MX
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Autodesk 3d Studio Viz
Computer aided design CAD software
0Autodesk AutoCAD Blue Sky
Computer aided design CAD software
0Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D
Computer aided design CAD software
0Autodesk CAiCE Visual Transportation
Computer aided design CAD software
0Autodesk Land Desktop
Computer aided design CAD software
0Bentley GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite
Computer aided design CAD software
0Bentley GeoPak Bridge
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
Map creation software
0CARIS HIPS
Analytical or scientific software
0CARIS SIPS
Analytical or scientific software
0Carlson SurvCADD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Carlson Survey
Map creation software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Coordinate geometry COGO software
Analytical or scientific software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Datalog with guidance DLWG software
Analytical or scientific software
0Desktop digital photogrammetry system DDPS
Map creation software
0Digital elevation model DEM software
Analytical or scientific software
0ESRI ArcCatalog
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcEditor
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcGIS (analytical or scientific feature)
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcGIS ArcPy
Analytical or scientific software
0ESRI ArcGIS Spatial Analyst
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcIMS
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcInfo
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcSDE
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcToolbox
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcView 3D Analyst
Geographic information system
0ESRI MapObjects
Geographic information system
0ESRI Maplex
Geographic information system
0ESRI Personal Geodatabase
Geographic information system
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Foresoft CDS Cogo
Analytical or scientific software
0Foresoft CDS Model
Analytical or scientific software
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Map creation software
0Global positioning system GPS software
Mobile location based services software
0Graphics software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Hexagon Geospatial Imagine Photogrammetry
Map creation software
0Hexagon Intergraph
Map creation software
0IMAGINE OrthoBASE
Map creation software
0Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
Map creation software
0Low-level driver LLD software
Analytical or scientific software
0MENSI 3Dipsos
Computer aided design CAD software
0MapInfo
Map creation software
0Mapping software
Map creation software
0MicroSurvey FieldGenius
Analytical or scientific software
0MicroSurvey OfficeSync
Analytical or scientific software
0MicroSurvey Star*Net
Data base reporting software
0MicroSurveyCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Microsoft Exchange
Electronic mail software
0Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
Development environment software
0Modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Muncy Plat Pronto
Map creation software
0PCI Geomatics eCognition
Categorization or classification software
0PCI Geomatics software
Analytical or scientific software
0Project management software
Project management software
0QuarkXPress
Desktop publishing software
0QuickCogo
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare ArcMap
Map creation software
0SiteComp Survey
Map creation software
0Software libraries
Development environment software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0TELEDYNE CARIS
Map creation software
0TRS Software TomCADD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Traverse PC
Map creation software
0Trimble Digital Fieldbook
Map creation software
0Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office
Map creation software
0Trimble Geomatics Office
Analytical or scientific software
0Trimble TerraSync
Geographic information system
0Trimble Terramodel
Computer aided design CAD software
0Trimble Total Control
Analytical or scientific software
0Tripod Data Systems COGO
Map creation software
0Tripod Data Systems Foresight
Computer aided design CAD software
0Tripod Data Systems software
Analytical or scientific software
0Triton Elics International Isis
Analytical or scientific software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing 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
Data Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Surveyors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Geodetic Surveyors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Civil Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Surveying and Mapping Technicians → Civil Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (45% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (10)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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