*A job as a Topography Technician falls under the broader career category of Surveying and Mapping Technicians. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.
Job Description
for Surveying and Mapping Technicians :
Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps.
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