Cartographer
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Help Wanted!
The King of Kononoi needs YOU!! Would you like to earn piles of gold? The Agency of Logistics and Statistics is looking for skilled cartographers! APPLY TODAY!"The Shattering did have one silver lining... It gave mapmakers like me job security."
Qualifications
Interested applicants must have the following skills in order to be considered for the position:- The ability to read, write, and draw is necessary for this position. Multilingual is a plus!
- Applicants must have an advanced degree in geography, astrology and/or mathematics.
- Inquiring parties should know how to use a sextant, telescope, and compass.
- A love of travel and exploration is a must!
Job Description
The Shattering rendered all prior maps of the world useless, and as a result it is the goal of the Agency of Logistics and Statistics to update all world maps to accurately reflect the geological ramifications of that event. Teams are needed across the globe to gather information and document these changes or to verify previously completed maps for accuracy. A cartographer is responsible for accurately measuring and documenting any and all features of the land, sea, and sky. Those who are acrophobic (heights), aquaphobic (water), navisphobic (boats), equinophobic (horses), entomophobic (bugs), zoophobic (animals), anemophobic (air), terraphobic (monsters), astraphobic (stars), claustrophobic (small spaces), or agoraphobic (large spaces) need not apply. Employees of the Agency of Logistics and Statistics will travel as a team to map target areas. Cartographers are expected to accurately measure and document assigned areas, and can include physical maps, topographic maps, road maps, property surveys, and political maps. There are currently openings in the Bureau of Space and Sky, the Offices of Urban Development, the Department of Maritime Management, the Kononoi Crown Real Estate Division, and the Catastrophe Continental Survey Revision Services (CCSRS) Team.Benefits
This position offers the following in compensations:- Piles of gold, amount depending on experience!
- All expense paid travel around the globe!
- Access to company healers and physicians!
- Paid holidays and bonuses!
- The satisfaction of helping your nation!
Anna Omis by Midjourney
Tools
Compass - handheld gadget that allows users to know the direction of true north.
Telescope - device using glass lenses that enables users to see distant locations
Sextant - instrument that is used to measure angles and distances
Materials
Parchment - specially prepare animal skin that holds ink
Ink - stain for parchment made from ash, tree gum, and water
Quills - goose or swan feather writing instruments
Type
Research / Scientific
Famous in the Field
The Agency of Logistics and Statistics is an equal opportunity employer that believes diversity is a key to innovation. This organization strongly and steadfastly forbids the practices of discrimination or harassment of any kind, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, military experience, reproductive status, or any other characteristic protected by the Kononoi Crown. This protection covers: all personnel, employment programs, management decisions, company practices, recruitment, hiring practices, promotions, transfers, reassignments, training, career development, benefits, separations, and terminations.
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Cool article and a creative approach to the prompt! If i would add something, it would be cool to hear if there is a specific exploration project in your world right now, where new cartographers would be needed.
Oh my, I meant to add that in and went down a different rabbit hole instead lol! Thanks for reminding me and thanks for the like!