{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:50:11.802Z","occupation":{"soc":"17-1021.00","title":"Cartographers and Photogrammetrists","group":"Architecture & Engineering","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers the full professional arc of cartographers and photogrammetrists working in government, engineering, and geospatial services environments — from entry-level data compilation and instrument operation through enterprise leadership of mapping programs, quality systems, and remote sensing strategy.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Aerial photographs and survey notes — compile and organize under direct supervision to support map preparation workflows in a production mapping environment.","Stereoscopic plotting apparatus — operate at a basic level to identify control points and hydrographic features under the guidance of a senior cartographer.","Map creation software and CAD tools — navigate standard interfaces to assist in drafting trace maps and basic terrain drawings on assigned projects.","Legal records and boundary documents — review with supervisor direction to identify relevant property boundary references for local mapping tasks.","Completed map compositions — inspect for obvious omissions or formatting errors using a provided checklist in a quality-control review process.","Existing maps and charts — apply documented correction procedures to update designated features under close oversight from an experienced photogrammetrist.","Standard mathematical formulas — apply to calculate geodetic point locations and elevation values under supervision on routine planimetric assignments.","Digital remote sensing datasets — retrieve and organize aerial photography files using database query tools in support of active field collection projects.","Geographic and cartographic terminology — demonstrate foundational comprehension when reading technical reports, project briefs, and specification documents.","Time management and task tracking tools — use to log progress on assigned mapping deliverables and flag scheduling concerns to project leads promptly."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Aerial photographs, survey notes, and field records — compile and cross-reference independently to assemble complete source datasets for map production cycles.","Precision stereoplotting apparatus and drafting instruments — use routinely to delineate hydrography, topography, and cultural features from aerial imagery on standard projects.","Three-dimensional terrain models — prepare using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics software, adapting parameters to meet project-specific scale and accuracy requirements.","Legal boundary records and jurisdictional documents — study and interpret with moderate independence to establish local and national property boundaries for mapping deliverables.","Final map compositions — inspect systematically for completeness and positional accuracy, resolving common discrepancies without supervisory escalation.","Revised maps and charts — update by applying all necessary geometric and attribute corrections using CAD and map creation software in production environments.","Geodetic control points and planimetric features — identify, scale, and orient by selecting and applying appropriate mathematical formulas across varied data inputs.","Aerial photography and remote sensing imagery — collect, evaluate, and pre-process using analytical software to support data capture for regional mapping assignments.","Complex problem scenarios in data conflation — apply critical thinking to reconcile conflicting source datasets and document resolution rationale for project records.","Intra-team mapping workflows — coordinate with GIS technicians and field surveyors, communicating project status clearly to maintain schedule alignment on multi-phase deliverables."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Multi-source spatial datasets including aerial photographs, survey notes, and digital records — compile and integrate autonomously to produce authoritative map products across full project lifecycles.","Advanced stereoplotting and photogrammetric workstations — apply across diverse terrain types and image scales to extract precise topographic and cultural detail for large-area mapping programs.","Three-dimensional optical and digital terrain models — design and produce using stereoscopic and computer graphics platforms, adapting methodology for non-routine or complex surface conditions.","International property boundary legal records — analyze independently, applying jurisdictional knowledge to resolve ambiguous or conflicting boundary definitions in multi-national mapping projects.","Map and chart quality assurance processes — lead comprehensive accuracy and completeness reviews, diagnosing systematic errors and implementing corrective workflows across production pipelines.","Existing map series and chart editions — revise at full scope, managing all correction layers and version controls to maintain currency and compliance with national cartographic standards.","Geodetic point networks and topographic feature sets — identify, orient, and validate using advanced mathematical and analytical software, ensuring geodetic integrity across complex datums.","Airborne and satellite remote sensing collections — design data acquisition parameters and process imagery through full analytical workflows to produce verified geospatial deliverables.","Non-routine cartographic and photogrammetric challenges — apply inductive and deductive reasoning to develop innovative solutions and document methodologies for organizational knowledge bases.","Judgment on geospatial data fitness and publication readiness — exercise independently, applying professional standards to release decisions for high-stakes mapping products used by government or engineering clients."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organization-wide map data compilation standards and source integration frameworks — establish and enforce to ensure consistency, traceability, and accuracy across all production teams and programs.","Photogrammetric technology strategy — define equipment selection criteria and stereoplotting platform standards, guiding adoption of precision instruments across enterprise-scale mapping operations.","Cartographic production methodologies for terrain modeling and 3D visualization — develop and institutionalize, incorporating emerging digital tools to advance organizational capability and output quality.","Legal and geodetic boundary policy interpretations — advise senior leadership, agency partners, and legal counsel on complex international and national boundary delineation issues with high geopolitical sensitivity.","Enterprise quality assurance frameworks for map and chart accuracy — architect and oversee, setting tolerance thresholds and audit protocols that govern all final composition releases.","National or organizational map revision cycles and update governance — direct, allocating resources and setting revision prioritization criteria to maintain authoritative geospatial data currency at scale.","Advanced geodetic and mathematical modeling standards — champion adoption across the organization, mentoring senior staff in applying cutting-edge formulas and software to complex spatial measurement problems.","Remote sensing acquisition programs and partnerships — lead, negotiating data-sharing agreements with aerial and satellite providers and aligning collection strategies with long-range organizational mapping objectives.","Cross-functional geospatial teams and external stakeholders — lead through complex, high-stakes projects, resolving conflicts, communicating decisions with clarity, and driving collaborative outcomes at the program level.","Emerging cartographic and photogrammetric talent — develop through structured mentorship, curriculum design, and performance coaching, building organizational depth and succession readiness across all skill levels."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}