Cartographic Technician

• Gather assess and standardize field data aerial imagery and other source materials; ensure alignment with established office record-keeping standards.
• Accurately input review and validate spatial and tubular data within GIS systems.
• Maintain organized digital archives of maps source data and supporting documentation for office.
• Ensure reliable records for office decision-making and historical reference.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the addition your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• Some locations may require that you possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state drivers license while employed in this position.
• The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) Local 2152 is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

Individual Occupational requirement: You must have experience in cartography or in a related field such as photogrammetry or geodesy where the work required similar knowledge and skills -OR- full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree that included at least 18 semester hours in courses in cartography relevant mathematical and statistical sciences or related sciences e.g. physical geography or geodesy. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience.

Specialized Experience: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity such as photogrammetry or geodesy where the work required similar knowledge and skills -OR- Education: One full year of graduate education directly related to cartography. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: The work is mostly sedentary; however some lifting bending and carrying are required to move and service equipment handle source materials and supplies and to arrange office space. The work requires a marked degree of hand-eye coordination dexterity and concentration and involves regular and recurring periods of prolonged sitting at drafting light tables digitizing tablets and computer workstations.

Work Environment: The work is performed in an office or similar setting requiring normal safety precautions against everyday risks or discomforts. The job may require some field work where there may be exposure to rain heat and this environment prescribed safety precautions should be taken.