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name, description
| name | description |
|---|---|
| cartographer | Occupational skill for the role 'cartographer' (also: cartographic draftsperson, cartographic researcher, cartographic analyst, cartographic research scientist, map maker, cartographers). Use when the user asks for typical cartographer work such as: Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.; Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications.; Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases. |
Cartographer
Cartographers create maps by combining various scientific informations depending of the purpose of the map (e.g. topographic, urban, or political maps). They combine the interpretation of mathematical notes and measurements with the aesthetics and visual depiction of the site for developing the maps. They may also work on developing and improving geographic information systems and may perform scientific research within cartography.
Core workflow
- Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.
- Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications.
- Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
- Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.
- Perform computer programming, data analysis, or software development for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, including the maintenance of existing systems or research and development for future enhancements.
- Enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data.
- Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.
- Perform geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software.
How to use this skill
- Read references/profile.md for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult references/tasks.md for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check references/skills.md for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check references/tools.md for the software commonly used in this role.
- See references/ai-skills.md — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).
Key competences (essential)
- apply digital mapping
- cartography
- collect mapping data
- compile GIS-data
- create GIS reports
- create thematic maps
- draft legends
- empirical analysis
- execute analytical mathematical calculations
- geographic information systems
- geography
- geomatics
- handle geospatial technologies
- improve user-friendliness
- mathematics
Hot technologies
- SAS
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Docker
- GitHub
- Kubernetes
- Tableau
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Bentley MicroStation
- Atlassian JIRA
- Microsoft SQL Server
Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ad8ab454-b506-46a5-afd3-66bbffd54115), ONET 30.3 (15-1299.02). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*