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

Currently Employed: Not Available

Yearly Projected Openings: Not Available

Typical Hourly Wage: $28.69 - $38.45

Typical Annual Salary: $59,700 - $80,000

• Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the earth's surface.
• Analyze control or survey data to ensure adherence to project specifications or land survey standards.
• Verify the mathematical correctness of newly collected survey data.
• Plan or direct the work of geodetic surveying staff, providing technical consultation as needed.
• Assess the quality of control data to determine the need for additional survey data for engineering, construction, or other projects.
• Maintain databases of geodetic and related information including coordinate, descriptive, or quality assurance data.
• Conduct surveys to determine exact positions, measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, volumes, contours, or other features of land surfaces.
• 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.
• Request additional survey data when field collection errors occur or engineering surveying specifications are not maintained.
• 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.

• Global positioning system receivers
• Gravimeters
• Rangefinders
• Soil core sampling apparatus
• Theodolites

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Map creation software
• Office suite software
• Word processing software