O*NET-SOC 17-1021.00 · US REFERENCE
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data.
Skill importance below is an O*NET US occupational rating, not a global or individual benchmark. No score here is a job-loss probability or a prediction.
Examples of work in this occupation
- Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
- Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
O*NET task statements describe US work; do not perform regulated or hazardous tasks without appropriate training and authorization.
Skills to examine first
Reading Comprehension
US occupation importance: 4.00/5 · rating last updated 2018-08-01
Summarise a public, role-relevant document in five points; verify each point against the source.
Writing
US occupation importance: 3.50/5 · rating last updated 2018-08-01
Draft a one-page explanation of a fictional decision for a non-specialist; ask for clarity feedback.
Critical Thinking
US occupation importance: 3.50/5 · rating last updated 2018-08-01
Compare two approaches to a fictional task and document one counterargument for each.
Active Listening
US occupation importance: 3.38/5 · rating last updated 2018-08-01
Ask a peer to explain a fictional work problem; paraphrase it and check what you missed.
Active Learning
US occupation importance: 3.25/5 · rating last updated 2018-08-01
Try one new method on a safe example and record what worked, failed and should change.
Speaking
US occupation importance: 3.12/5 · rating last updated 2018-08-01
Explain a safe example of your work in two minutes, then ask which point was unclear.
These prompts are RolePaths practice suggestions, not O*NET instructions, training or certification.
Related work to compare
O*NET marks these occupations as related. That is a comparison starting point, not a guaranteed career transition. Check local licensing and entry requirements.
Your next seven days
- Choose one skill above and a fictional or non-confidential work example.
- Practise for 20 minutes on three days; keep one small output.
- Ask a qualified peer for feedback against clear criteria.
- Reassess the same career and record what changed.
Source and limits
Occupation definition, task examples, skill importance and related-occupation links come from the US O*NET 31.0 Database. RolePaths selected the top six skills by importance and authored the practice prompts. Career fit, local salaries, automation timing and licensing have not been verified.