Performs a combination of digitizing and keyboard data entry to produce a completed map product.
Operates coordinate digitizer and optical scanner. Captures data from various map media, using digitizing tablets, keyboard entry, or interactive computer screen digitizing. Edits graphic files to match design specifications, using custom software to perform interactive file manipulations. Conducts initial quality assurance of data prepared for entry into a geographic information system. Uses a keyboard to enter associated attributes and auxiliary data files into a geographic information system.
Knowledge of basic map attributes such as scale, resolution and projection. Skill in the operation of digitizer and scanner equipment. Ability to operate a computer keyboard. Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
A high school diploma.