Job Title:Cartographer, GS-1370-07/09/11/12, Census-D-IC
Department:Department Of Commerce
Agency:Bureau of the Census
Job Announcement Number:GEO-2015-0034
SALARY RANGE: | $43,057.00 to $99,296.00 / Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: | Wednesday, September 2, 2015 to Friday, September 11, 2015 |
SERIES & GRADE: | GS-1370-07/12 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | Career or Career Conditional - Full Time |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:12 | |
DUTY LOCATIONS: | FEW vacancies in the following location(s): District of Columbia, DC View Map Suitland, MD View Map |
WHO MAY APPLY: | Open to all U.S Citizens |
SECURITY CLEARANCE: | Not Applicable |
SUPERVISORY STATUS: | No |
JOB SUMMARY:
This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Some applicants may not be eligible to be hired under THIS announcement. Please make sure you apply to the announcement that entitles you to consideration. Read the `Who May Apply` section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see GEO-2015-0032, Cartographer, GS-1370-07/09/11/12which can be accessed at http://www.USAJOBS.gov.
This vacancy is for a Cartographer position in the Geography Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland.
**Multiple selections may be made from various directorates within the Census Bureau from this announcement for a position with the same title, series, grade(s), promotion potential, general job responsibilities and duty location **
This position is eligible for telework; additional criteria will be required (e.g., supervisory approval).
Relocation expenses may be paid.
This is a bargaining unit position.
This vacancy is for a Cartographer position in the Geography Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland.
**Multiple selections may be made from various directorates within the Census Bureau from this announcement for a position with the same title, series, grade(s), promotion potential, general job responsibilities and duty location **
This position is eligible for telework; additional criteria will be required (e.g., supervisory approval).
Relocation expenses may be paid.
This is a bargaining unit position.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
- Not Required
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
- No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- You must successfully complete a background investigation.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
DUTIES:
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The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12 level. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
Duties include:
Duties include:
- Design maps, map series, and cartographic spatial data to support the decennial census, census surveys, and data dissemination.
- Develop and implement map and/or cartographic boundary production tools and systems to support the decennial census, census surveys, and data dissemination.
- Provide cartographic expertise and guidance in person and in writing to technical and non-technical customers and colleagues.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
A. Degree: cartography; or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography and/or directly related science, and related mathematics. Such course work includes, but is not limited to, cartography, astronomy, geodesy, photogrammetry, physical and geological oceanography, computer science, land surveying, geophysics, physical geography, and remote sensing. The 30 semester hours must have included at least 6, but no more than 15, semester hours of college level, non-business mathematics or statistics,
OR B. an equivalent combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major in cartography, or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography, and/or directly related science, and related mathematics, plus appropriate experience or additional eduNOTE: To show proof of meeting the Basic Entry Requirements, all applicants MUST submit a copy of their college transcripts. See the Required Documents section for more information.
GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the Basic Entry Requirements, applicants must have the experience or education listed below or a combination of both.
GS-7 EDUCATION: One full year of graduate education or superior academic achievement (GPA of 2.95 or higher) in a field of study that provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the work of a cartographer. EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 05 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is basic experience with geography and cartography principles withemphasis on map design and production concepts. General experience with routine methods and techniques of automated cartography and geospatial databases. General experience with: a. Geographic Information Systems and/or computer mapping commercial software applications, for use in producing cartographic applications; b. Computer operating systems, such as Oracle, Oracle Spatial, ArcObjects, Linux and Windows OS; c. Programming languages, such as C, C++, Visual Basic, PERL, Java, Python, C#, HTML, JavaScript and PL/SQL. General experience with digital map dissemination techniques, and associated technology dealing with various graphic file formats and output devices.
GS-9 EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree that provided you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of a cartographer. EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 07 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is basic experience with geography and cartography principles with emphasis on map design and production concepts. General experience with the methods and techniques of automated cartography and geospatial databases. General experience with creating and/or using geospatial databases, including external databases, for production of cartographic applications to support data dissemination. Demonstrated experience with: a. Geographic Information Systems and/or computer mapping commercial software applications, for use in producing cartographic applications; b. Computer operating systems, such as Oracle, Oracle Spatial, ArcObjects, Linux and Windows OS; c. Programming languages, such as C, C++, Visual Basic, PERL, Java, Python, C#, HTML, JavaScript and PL/SQL; d. Use of statistical data in design and production of cartographic products. Experience assisting on cartographic projects of moderate scope. General experience with digital map dissemination techniques and associated technology dealing with various graphic file formats and output devices.
GS-11 EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree that provided you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of a cartographer. EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 09 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience with geography and of cartography principles with emphasis on map design and production concepts. Experience with the methods and techniques of automated cartography and geospatial databases. Experience with creating and/or using geospatial databases, including external databases, for production of cartographic applications to support data dissemination. Experience with: a. Geographic Information Systems and/or computer mapping commercial software applications, for use in producing cartographic applications; b. Computer operating systems, specifically Oracle, Oracle Spatial, ArcObjects, Linux and Windows OS; c. Programming languages, such as C, C++, Visual Basic, PERL, Java, Python, C#, HTML, JavaScript and PL/SQL; d. Use of statistical data in design and production of cartographic products. Experience managing cartographic projects of moderate scope effectively and efficiently. Experience with digital map dissemination techniques, and associated technology dealing with various graphic file formats and output devices. Experience preparing technical documentation or specifications describing detailed cartographic designs or processes & presenting a complex cartographic concept or design.
GS-12 EDUCATION cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience with geography and of cartography principles with emphasis on map design and production concepts. Experience with the methods and techniques of automated cartography and geospatial databases. Experience with creating and/or using geospatial databases, including external databases, for production of cartographic applications to support data dissemination. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with: a. Geographic Information Systems and/or computer mapping commercial software applications, such as ArcInfo and/or ArcView, for use in producing cartographic applications; b. Computer operating systems, specifically Oracle, Oracle Spatial, ArcObjects, Linux and Windows OS; c. Programming languages, such as C, C++, Visual Basic, PERL, Java, Python, C#, HTML, JavaScript and PL/SQL; d. Use of statistical data in design and production of cartographic products. Experience managing cartographic projects of large scope effectively and efficiently. Experience with digital map dissemination techniques, and associated technology dealing with various graphic file formats and output devices. Experience developing web-based maps. Experience preparing technical documentation or specifications describing detailed cartographic designs or processes & presenting a complex cartographic concept or design.
EDUCATION:
A. Degree: cartography; or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography and/or directly related science, and related mathematics. Such course work includes, but is not limited to, cartography, astronomy, geodesy, photogrammetry, physical and geological oceanography, computer science, land surveying, geophysics, physical geography, and remote sensing. The 30 semester hours must have included at least 6, but no more than 15, semester hours of college level, non-business mathematics or statistics,
OR B. an equivalent combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major in cartography, or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography, and/or directly related science, and related mathematics, plus appropriate experience or additional eduNOTE: To show proof of meeting the Basic Entry Requirements, all applicants MUST submit a copy of their college transcripts. See the Required Documents section for more information.
GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the Basic Entry Requirements, applicants must have the experience or education listed below or a combination of both.
GS-7 EDUCATION: One full year of graduate education or superior academic achievement (GPA of 2.95 or higher) in a field of study that provided you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the work of a cartographer. EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 05 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is basic experience with geography and cartography principles withemphasis on map design and production concepts. General experience with routine methods and techniques of automated cartography and geospatial databases. General experience with: a. Geographic Information Systems and/or computer mapping commercial software applications, for use in producing cartographic applications; b. Computer operating systems, such as Oracle, Oracle Spatial, ArcObjects, Linux and Windows OS; c. Programming languages, such as C, C++, Visual Basic, PERL, Java, Python, C#, HTML, JavaScript and PL/SQL. General experience with digital map dissemination techniques, and associated technology dealing with various graphic file formats and output devices.
GS-9 EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree that provided you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of a cartographer. EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 07 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is basic experience with geography and cartography principles with emphasis on map design and production concepts. General experience with the methods and techniques of automated cartography and geospatial databases. General experience with creating and/or using geospatial databases, including external databases, for production of cartographic applications to support data dissemination. Demonstrated experience with: a. Geographic Information Systems and/or computer mapping commercial software applications, for use in producing cartographic applications; b. Computer operating systems, such as Oracle, Oracle Spatial, ArcObjects, Linux and Windows OS; c. Programming languages, such as C, C++, Visual Basic, PERL, Java, Python, C#, HTML, JavaScript and PL/SQL; d. Use of statistical data in design and production of cartographic products. Experience assisting on cartographic projects of moderate scope. General experience with digital map dissemination techniques and associated technology dealing with various graphic file formats and output devices.
GS-11 EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree that provided you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of a cartographer. EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 09 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience with geography and of cartography principles with emphasis on map design and production concepts. Experience with the methods and techniques of automated cartography and geospatial databases. Experience with creating and/or using geospatial databases, including external databases, for production of cartographic applications to support data dissemination. Experience with: a. Geographic Information Systems and/or computer mapping commercial software applications, for use in producing cartographic applications; b. Computer operating systems, specifically Oracle, Oracle Spatial, ArcObjects, Linux and Windows OS; c. Programming languages, such as C, C++, Visual Basic, PERL, Java, Python, C#, HTML, JavaScript and PL/SQL; d. Use of statistical data in design and production of cartographic products. Experience managing cartographic projects of moderate scope effectively and efficiently. Experience with digital map dissemination techniques, and associated technology dealing with various graphic file formats and output devices. Experience preparing technical documentation or specifications describing detailed cartographic designs or processes & presenting a complex cartographic concept or design.
GS-12 EDUCATION cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience with geography and of cartography principles with emphasis on map design and production concepts. Experience with the methods and techniques of automated cartography and geospatial databases. Experience with creating and/or using geospatial databases, including external databases, for production of cartographic applications to support data dissemination. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with: a. Geographic Information Systems and/or computer mapping commercial software applications, such as ArcInfo and/or ArcView, for use in producing cartographic applications; b. Computer operating systems, specifically Oracle, Oracle Spatial, ArcObjects, Linux and Windows OS; c. Programming languages, such as C, C++, Visual Basic, PERL, Java, Python, C#, HTML, JavaScript and PL/SQL; d. Use of statistical data in design and production of cartographic products. Experience managing cartographic projects of large scope effectively and efficiently. Experience with digital map dissemination techniques, and associated technology dealing with various graphic file formats and output devices. Experience developing web-based maps. Experience preparing technical documentation or specifications describing detailed cartographic designs or processes & presenting a complex cartographic concept or design.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.