About the Position: Serves as team leader for the cartographic unit of the Survey Section. Responsible to the supervisor for assuring that the assigned tasks are carried out by leading, organizing and coordinating various supportive duties and responsibilities. Follows accepted cartographic practices and applies the practical knowledge of the processes, practices, methods, and techniques involved in constructing new or revised maps, charts, and related cartographic products.

Duties

Serve as team leader for the cartographic unit of the Survey Section. Assure that the assigned cartographic tasks are carried out by leading, organizing and coordinating various supportive duties and responsibilities Lead, coordinate and work with employees to collect, edit, map and present survey data. Coordinate the workload among employees and assures that the work assignments are executed and meets the established requirements and timelines. Compile, edit and review complex map and textual terrain intelligence products. Instruct subordinates in specific tasks and job techniques relating to the use of CADD, dredge volume computations, dredge area computations, datum conversions, etc. Review all topographic, hydrographic and cadastral data, surveys and maps submitted by field survey crews and contractors to support multi-million dollar decisions on construction payments or project planning decisions. Accept or reject survey data presented for subsequent mapping or charting. Coordinate with project engineers and managers to determine the best application of survey principles and procedures for data collection and presentation. Review and make mathematical computations, as required, for all surveying projects assigned to the New York District.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
• This position requires the incumbent to travel away from the official duty station for approximately 10% of the time on an annual basis.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience (GS-11): One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Reviewing survey data presented for mapping or charting; 2) Resolving surveying and/or drafting issues; and 3) Coordinating and/or organizing surveying duties. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the lower grade/level in the Federal service (GS-10). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CartographyOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical CompetenceTechnology Application Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW YORK DO NOT MAIL New York, NY 10278 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk