Potential Career/Occupation Information

Occupation Information table

Overview:	Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.
Duties:
Degree(s):	A.S. Engineering Science
Job Outlook:	Employment in this field is projected to decline by 2% or more from 2018 to 2028. For comparison, the average growth rate for all occupations over the same time period is projected to be 5% to 8%.
Education Level:	The typical training required for this career is generally a High School Degree or GED Certificate.
Recommended Skills:	Identifying the most appropriate equipment and tools needed to get a job done. Painting, drawing, crafting, sculpting and creative designing. Paying attention to what other people are saying, and taking time to understand the points being made. Allocating and budgeting your time for different tasks so that things get done when needed. Using mathematics and/or statistics to solve problems. The ability to understand complex written paragraphs, instructions, or reports. Using logic to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Talking, giving speeches, or speaking in a group to convey information, explain ideas, or give instructions. Teaching others how to do something. Composing and communicating your ideas in written form.
Recommended Values:	Doing something where you can physically see the results of your work. Having a job where you can spend a significant amount of time outside. Having a routine job where the duties are very predictable and not likely to change over a long period of time. Having the ability to work with equipment or material things.

* National data collected by the Department of Labor in 2014 with projections through 2024. For New York green job information .

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Understanding acquiring positions in this field may be enhanced through continuing academic study (i.e. earning a baccalaureate or a master's degree) and/or work experience in the field, Queensborough Community College has established transfer agreements with other institutions for students who wish to further pursue their educational goals. Students are highly encouraged to meet with one of our Career Services to fully understand the opportunities available through study in their degree program.