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Geodetic Surveyors

Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.

Tasks
16 tasks16 core
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Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
Code
17-1022.01SOC 2018: 17-1022

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All 16 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Analyze control or survey data to ensure adherence to project specifications or land survey standards.Core taskTask 16299Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022
  2. Task 2. Conduct surveys to determine exact positions, measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, volumes, contours, or other features of land surfaces.Core taskTask 16302Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022
  3. Task 3. Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the Earth's surface.Core taskTask 16298Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022
  4. Task 4. Maintain databases of geodetic and related information, including coordinate, descriptive, or quality assurance data.Core taskTask 16295Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022
  5. Task 5. Verify the mathematical correctness of newly collected survey data.Core taskTask 16292Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022
  6. Task 6. Compute horizontal and vertical coordinates of control networks, using direct leveling or other geodetic survey techniques, such as triangulation, trilateration, and traversing, to establish features of the Earth's surface.Core taskTask 16297Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022
  7. Task 7. Plan or direct the work of geodetic surveying staff, providing technical consultation as needed.Core taskTask 16289Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022
  8. Task 8. Assess the quality of control data to determine the need for additional survey data for engineering, construction, or other projects.Core taskTask 16300Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022
  9. Task 9. Distribute compiled geodetic data to government agencies or the general public.Core taskTask 16290Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022
  10. Task 10. Request additional survey data when field collection errors occur or engineering surveying specifications are not maintained.Core taskTask 16293Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022
  11. Task 11. Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in technology, equipment, or systems.Core taskTask 16291Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022
  12. Task 12. Provide training and interpretation in the use of methods or procedures for observing and checking controls for geodetic and plane coordinates.Core taskTask 16288Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022
  13. Task 13. Prepare progress or technical reports.Core taskTask 16294Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022
  14. Task 14. Review existing standards, controls, or equipment used, recommending changes or upgrades as needed.Core taskTask 16287Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022
  15. Task 15. Compute, retrace, or adjust existing surveys of features such as highway alignments, property boundaries, utilities, control and other surveys to match the ground elevation-dependent grids, geodetic grids, or property boundaries and to ensure accuracy and continuity of data used in engineering, surveying, or construction projects.Core taskTask 16296Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022
  16. Task 16. Determine orientation of tracts of land, including position, boundaries, size, and shape, using theodolites, electronic distance-measuring equipment, satellite-based positioning equipment, land information systems, or other geodetic survey equipment.Core taskTask 16301Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2022

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 17-1022
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