Standard Occupational Classification System Item

Group Detailed
Code 17-1021
Title Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Definition 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." Detailed,17-1022,Surveyors,"Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earths surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes." Minor,17-2000,Engineers, Broad,17-2010,Aerospace Engineers, Detailed,17-2011,Aerospace Engineers,"Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques." Broad,17-2020,Agricultural Engineers, Detailed,17-2021,Agricultural Engineers,"Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products." Broad,17-2030,Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers, Detailed,17-2031,Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers,"Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and heath management and care delivery systems." Broad,17-2040,Chemical Engineers, Detailed,17-2041,Chemical Engineers,"Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering." Broad,17-2050,Civil Engineers, Detailed,17-2051,Civil Engineers,"Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems. Includes architectural, structural, traffic, and geotechnical engineers. Excludes Hydrologists (19-2043)." Broad,17-2060,Computer Hardware Engineers, Detailed,17-2061,Computer Hardware Engineers,"Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components. Excludes Software Developers (15-1252) and Web Developers (15-1254)." Broad,17-2070,Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Detailed,17-2071,Electrical Engineers,"Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. Excludes Computer Hardware Engineers (17-2061)." Detailed,17-2072,"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
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