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CARTOGRAPHER 

This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coast Survey (OCS) with one vacancy located in Silver Spring, MD.

This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS OCS-24-12403153-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

As a Cartographer, you will perform the following duties:

  • Interpret and apply a wide variety of cartographic and mapping data using geographic information system (GIS) software in order to maintain the national navigational database used to produce nautical charts. Compile this information into the database using established charting policies, standards, and procedures as documented in the Nautical Charting Manual and other documentation.
  • Research historical information and charting records to resolve discrepancies between existing charted information and new data.
  • Use knowledge of map projections and datums, both horizontal and vertical, to process and transform incoming mapping data to a form appropriate for use in nautical charting. Produce electronic navigational charts from the database and use validation software and procedures to ensure that the charts conform to the applicable international standards.
  • Review the work of other Marine Chart Division cartographers and contractors for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the Nautical Chart Manual and other documentation. Recommend changes to processes, procedures, and software to improve the efficiency of chart production.

Note: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZP-3; The ZP-2 is developmental leading to such performance.

Overview

  • Open & closing dates:  05/03/2024 to 05/16/2024
  • Salary:  $55,924 - $128,956 per year
  • Pay scale & grade:  ZP 2 - 3
  • Location:  1 vacancy in the following location:

Silver Spring, MD

  • Remote job:  No
  • Telework eligible:  Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
  • Travel Required:  Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 5% for this position.
  • Relocation expenses reimbursed:  No
  • Appointment type:  Permanent -
  • Work schedule:  Full-time -
  • Service:  Competitive
  • Promotion potential:  3 - If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you may be non-competitively promoted if you perform successfully and if recommended by management.
  • Job family (Series):  1370 Cartography
  • Supervisory status: No
  • Security clearance:  Other
  • Drug test:  No
  • Position sensitivity and risk:  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
  • Trust determination process:  Suitability/Fitness


NOS OCS-24-12403152-DE:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/789734700

NOS OCS-24-12403153-ST:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/789734900