Cartographer Resume Sample
Cartographer Resume Sample Bullet Points
Below is a list of bullet points that can be used on your resume to describe your role as a cartographer
- Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data.
- Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for 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.
- Determine map content and layout, as well as production specifications such as scale, size, projection, and colors, and direct production to ensure that specifications are followed.
- Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
- Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
- Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
- Delineate aerial photographic detail such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features using precision stereo plotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
- Build and update digital databases.
- Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
- Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
- Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
- Collect information about specific features of the Earth using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Cartographer Resume Sample Keywords and Simple Phrases
For a general list of keywords for your cartographer resume, you can see a comprehensive list on our Resume Sample Keywords page. These keywords are designed to help you use strong verbs in describing your experience on your cartographer resume.