Geodetic Surveyors

• Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the earth's surface.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepare progress or technical reports.
• 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.
• Distribute compiled geodetic data to government agencies or the general public.
• Review existing standards, controls, or equipment used, recommending changes or upgrades as needed.
• Provide training and interpretation in the use of methods or procedures for observing and checking controls for geodetic and plane coordinates.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Geodetic Surveyors.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Geodetic Surveyors.