Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource We expect to fill many vacancies. This is a temporary appointment. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year.

Duties

Cartographic Technicians perform limited drafting and mapping work a variety of basic cartographic methods, gather and prepare digital data sets, maps and/or charts. They digitize data sets and enter information into metadata files. Maintains related data bases, prepares, or modifies maps using GIS software. Prepares finished copies of maps/graphs and illustrations for reports and prepares base maps on scale stable material. Performs quality control to reduce digitizing errors and correct compilation of publication errors present in the source material. They provide assistance to senior cartographic technicians and resource specialists in the development of digital data for multiple uses. Develops new transportation maps from ortho photos and notes; works from rough drawings, sketches, GIS data files and verbal instructions; and prepares intricate, detailed, small-scale location exhibits on finished maps and plats. Cartographic Technicians provide assistance to others in creating, editing, and correcting digital data or map information. Works within a team to improve efficiency, effectiveness and quality of products and services.

Requirements

• 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. In 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 driver's license while employed in this position.

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. GS-05 - one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS- 4 level. Examples of specialized experience may include compiling information from specified sources; assembling and sorting material into a complete map; and researching office records for ownership status, cadastral survey grid layout and land classifications for display on maps; OR successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (180 quarter or 120 semester hours) that included at least 18 semester hours in courses such as cartography, relevant mathematical and statistical sciences, or related sciences, e.g., physical geography or geodesy. Examples of acceptable courses include cartography, astronomy, geodesy, photogrammetry, oceanography, computer science, land surveying, geophysics, remote sensing, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. Not more than 9 of the 18 semester hours should have been in mathematics or statistics; OR a combination of experience and education to meet the total experience. 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/Work Environments: Work is mostly sedentary, some lifting, bending, carrying are required to move and service equipment, handling source materials and supplies, and arranging office space. 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. Normal safety precautions against everyday risks or discomforts. Position may occasionally require some field where there may be exposure to rain, heat, or cold. Prescribed safety precautions should be taken.

Education

If qualifying based on education, you will need to clearly state your undergraduate/graduate degree(s) and 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. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution See Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address BLM Oregon State Office BLM Oregon State Office, OR-953 1220 SW Third Portland, OR 97204 US
• Name: Deena Huckabee
• Phone: (503) 808-6378
• Email: [email protected]