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Surveyors

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.

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24 tasks21 core, 3 supplemental
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Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
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17-1022.00SOC 2018: 17-1022

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21 core tasks and 3 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.Core taskTask 3530Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  2. Task 2. Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.Core taskTask 3528Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023
  3. Task 3. Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.Core taskTask 3534Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  4. Task 4. Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.Core taskTask 3529Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  5. Task 5. Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.Core taskTask 3536Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  6. Task 6. Record the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.Core taskTask 3531Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  7. Task 7. Prepare, or supervise preparation of, all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.Core taskTask 3533Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  8. Task 8. Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.Core taskTask 3543Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  9. Task 9. Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.Core taskTask 3532Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  10. Task 10. Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.Core taskTask 3535Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  11. Task 11. Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.Core taskTask 3539Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  12. Task 12. Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas, using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS).Core taskTask 3540Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  13. Task 13. Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps.Core taskTask 3541Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  14. Task 14. Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.Core taskTask 3537Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  15. Task 15. Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation.Core taskTask 3542Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023
  16. Task 16. Testify as an expert witness in court cases on land survey issues, such as property boundaries.Core taskTask 20954Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  17. Task 17. Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.Core taskTask 3538Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  18. Task 18. Develop criteria for survey methods and procedures.Core taskTask 3544Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  19. Task 19. Survey bodies of water to determine navigable channels and to secure data for construction of breakwaters, piers, and other marine structures.Core taskTask 3548Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  20. Task 20. Direct aerial surveys of specified geographical areas.Core taskTask 3549Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  21. Task 21. Conduct research in surveying and mapping methods, using knowledge of photogrammetric map compilation and electronic data processing.Core taskTask 3546Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  22. Task 22. Locate and mark sites selected for geophysical prospecting activities, such as efforts to locate petroleum or other mineral products.Supplemental taskTask 3547Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  23. Task 23. Determine specifications for equipment to be used for aerial photography, as well as altitudes from which to photograph terrain.Supplemental taskTask 3550Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2023
  24. Task 24. Develop criteria for the design and modification of survey instruments.Supplemental taskTask 3545Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2023

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