Cartographic Techinician (Temporary Seasonal)

Duties

• Integrate, manipulate and compile geographic, survey and control data in accordance with Bureau procedures, policies and standards.
• Create and maintain digital spatial data and maps and other cartographic products using GIS system technology.
• Utilize mobile data collection technologies to capture and convert data to digital spatial data for use in assigned projects.
• Recognized MTPs in areas where updated geographic data is provided and when land in holdings are conveyed through adjudicative action.
• Independently research, review, analyze, and interpret information from various source materials such as plans of survey, survey special instructions, survey field notes, etc.
• Create web mapping feature services, maps, surveys, applications, and/or Story Maps when needed.

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 announcement.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.

Minimum Qualifications GS-05

• Specialized Experience: At least one year of experience in cartography or in a related field such as photogrammetry or geodesy, where the work required similar knowledge and skills equivalent to at least the GS-04 performing the following:

• Compiling information from specified sources;
• Locating GIS data within a specific database and ability to identify attributes;
• Ability to communicate and comprehend instructions regarding GIS tasks such as: digitizing GIS data, create a layout, update layer locations.

Minimum Qualifications GS-06

• Specialized Experience: At least one year of experience in cartography or in a related field such as photogrammetry or geodesy, where the work required similar knowledge and skills equivalent to at least the GS-05 performing the following:

• Performing basic analysis in ArcGIS Pro;
• Identify surface and mineral estate of various federal and state agencies of land parcels using provided GIS data;
• Utilize software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator to create specific image files based off provided data;
• Knowledge of GIS metadata and ability to edit as instructed;
• Identify errors within GIS datasets and update as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications GS-07

• Specialized Experience: At least one year of experience in cartography or in a related field such as photogrammetry or geodesy, where the work required similar knowledge and skills equivalent to at least the GS-06 performing the following:

• Performing cartographic, drafting and limited illustration work;
• Extracting information from field notes to prepare various graphic materials, numerical data recorded in field notes to prepare graphic presentations of Mater Title Plat's (MTPs).

Physical Demands

Work requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking in terrain that is rough, rocky, mountainous and densely vegetated. Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to efficiently perform the work of the position, and to provide for personal comfort and safety. This can include tools, personal protective equipment, food and water for extended periods of work away from vehicles.

Work Environment

Office work is performed in a setting that is adequately lighted, ventilated, cooled and heated. When doing fieldwork is subject to cuts and bruises, extreme and adverse weather conditions, and injuries and discomforts from pests or animals. Employee will adhere to all safety rules.

Education

Applicants may qualify for these positions based on experience, education, or an equivalent combination as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement. Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-6 and the GS-7. If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university.

Additional Information

DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

CTAP/ICTAP: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria, be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above, and submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your responses to the online questionnaire will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position.

Required Documentation

The application package must include a resume, transcripts, and any veteran's preference or CTAP documents as applicable. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and must adhere to formatting requirements. Resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. All required documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement.