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O*NET-SOC 17-1022.01

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Analyze control or survey data to ensure adherence to project specifications or land survey standards.Core16299
  2. Conduct surveys to determine exact positions, measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, volumes, contours, or other features of land surfaces.Core16302
  3. Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the Earth's surface.Core16298
  4. Maintain databases of geodetic and related information, including coordinate, descriptive, or quality assurance data.Core16295
  5. Verify the mathematical correctness of newly collected survey data.Core16292
  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.Core16297
  7. Plan or direct the work of geodetic surveying staff, providing technical consultation as needed.Core16289
  8. Assess the quality of control data to determine the need for additional survey data for engineering, construction, or other projects.Core16300
  9. Distribute compiled geodetic data to government agencies or the general public.Core16290
  10. Request additional survey data when field collection errors occur or engineering surveying specifications are not maintained.Core16293
  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.Core16291
  12. Provide training and interpretation in the use of methods or procedures for observing and checking controls for geodetic and plane coordinates.Core16288
  13. Prepare progress or technical reports.Core16294
  14. Review existing standards, controls, or equipment used, recommending changes or upgrades as needed.Core16287
  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.Core16296
  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.Core16301

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 38 examples in 16 categories, 17 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Map creation software

  • Advanced Graphics Technology ProCogo
  • Geo-Plus
  • SiteComp Survey
  • Traverse PC
  • Trimble Terramodel

Data base user interface and query software

  • Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot Technology
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
  • Autodesk CAiCE Visual Transportation
  • Bentley MicroStationHot Technology
  • Carlson Civil Suite
  • MicroSurvey Software MicroSurvey CAD
  • Virtual reality modeling language VRML software

Object or component oriented development software

  • C#Hot Technology
  • C++Hot Technology
  • Oracle JavaHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

  • Carlson Simplicity Sight Survey
  • CMT CogoCAD
  • Geocomp Systems GeoCalc
  • National Geodetic Survey NGS Geodetic Toolkit
  • National Geodetic Survey NGS VERTCON
  • QuickCogo
  • Underhill Geomatics Copan

Electronic mail software

  • Email software

Geographic information system

  • ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
  • ESRI ArcView
  • Geographic information system GIS software

Web platform development software

  • Hypertext markup language HTMLHot Technology

Operating system software

  • LinuxHot Technology
  • Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Object oriented data base management software

  • Object oriented programming software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • SAP softwareHot Technology

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Gather physical survey data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

  • Calculate geographic positions from survey data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Processing Information

  • Verify mathematical calculations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • Update technical knowledge.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Maintain operational records or records systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare operational reports.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with People Outside the Organization

  • Explain project details to the general public.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

  • Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Direct surveying activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 13
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.