Jr. Cartographer - CBP
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Job Location:
Washington - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description: Jr. Cartographer
Position Overview
We are seeking a Jr. Cartographer with at least 1 years of professional experience in cartographic design and geospatial production to support the development maintenance and dissemination of high-quality mapping products. The candidate will apply advanced cartographic principles GIS software expertise and attention to detail to meet the mission requirements outlined in the RFQ.The Jr. Cartographer will work collaboratively with geospatial analysts data scientists and program stakeholders to deliver authoritative mapping solutions that support decision-making planning and operational missions.
Key Responsibilities
- Map Design & Production: Create update and maintain cartographic products including topographic thematic and situational maps. Apply cartographic design principles to ensure clarity accuracy and usability. Produce maps in both digital and print-ready formats.
- Geospatial Data Integration: Collect analyze and process geospatial data from multiple sources (satellite imagery LiDAR vector/raster datasets). Ensure data accuracy quality assurance and compliance with federal geospatial standards. Support metadata development and documentation for cartographic products.
- Software & Tools: Utilize Esri ArcGIS Pro ArcMap ArcGIS Online and other GIS/cartographic platforms. Leverage Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop) and other visualization tools for cartographic refinement. Apply scripting (Python Arcade ModelBuilder) to streamline map production workflows.
- Collaboration & Outreach: Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure products meet mission needs. Participate in training outreach and user support to maximize the effectiveness of cartographic products. Contribute to cross-functional geospatial projects providing subject matter expertise on cartography.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Cartography Geography GIS or related field (Masters preferred).
- 1 years of professional experience in cartography GIS or geospatial visualization.
- 5 years of experience required without a degree.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Esri ArcGIS software suite and geospatial data formats.
- Experience in cartographic design principles symbolization and visualization techniques.
- Strong skills in map production QA/QC and metadata documentation.
- Excellent communication collaboration and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with federal agencies (DHS DoD USGS NGA or similar).
- Familiarity with federal geospatial standards (FGDC SDSFIE DHS guidelines).
- Knowledge of remote sensing data integration into cartographic products.
- Exposure to cloud-based GIS environments (ArcGIS Enterprise AWS Azure).
- Technical certifications (e.g. Esri Technical Certification).
Security Clearance
TS/SCI clearance is required.Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Civil
- Bidding
- GIS
- Capital Market
- Cement
- Agricultural
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