Compare Surveyors & Surveying and Mapping Technicians District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Surveyors $54,100
Surveying and Mapping Technicians Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

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Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Surveyors
Surveyors

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Surveying and Mapping Technicians

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Surveyors
Surveyors

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Surveying and Mapping Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Surveyors
Surveyors

4 related certifications

Certification for Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Surveying and Mapping Technicians

9 related certifications

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