Cartographer (Hiring Event)

Full Job Description

Cartographers acquire, compile, evaluate, and review geospatial data to develop cartography products and/or data holdings in support of mission requirements for national security, military operations, and humanitarian relief.

They extract, attribute, format, manipulate, and symbolize geospatial information in accordance with NGA and international standards, typically specializing in a particular c MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required).

Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: Experience communicating to leadership and other stakeholders through written, visual, and/or verbal reporting and presentation Experience working collaboratively as part of a team to ensure that project goals and deadlines are met.

Experience extracting and editing geospatial data using a Geographic Information System (GIS). Experience applying principles and techniques for map creation, application, and interpretation.

Experience creating and editing maps or charts to specifications using a GIS. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Cartography or a major that included, or was supplemented by, at least 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework in Cartography and/or directly related Sciences and Mathematics.

Coursework may include, but is not limited to, Astronomy, Cartography, Computer Science, Forestry, Geodesy, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Land Surveying, Photogrammetry, Physical and Geological Oceanography, Physical Geography, and Remote Sensing.

Computer software classes associated with current technology, GIS courses, and information management classes may also be counted.

The 30 semester (45 quarter) hours must have included at least 6 semester (9 quarter), but not more than 15 (22 quarter), hours of college level non-business mathematics or statistics (i.e., college level algebra, trigonometry, calculus, or scientific mathematics or statistics requiring equivalent college-level courses as prerequisites).

-OR- B.

Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework as listed in option A, plus applied experience in Cartography that includes the use of current GIS tools, or a related field that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work.

As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C.

Experience: A minimum of 4 years experience in Cartography that includes the use of current GIS tools, or a related field that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Distinguish principal colors and shades/hues of principal colors; Near visual acuity of 20/60 or better with or without corrective lenses DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: Experience creating or administrating GIS databases and/or tools Experience using GIS techniques and applications to enhance analysis or produce and maintain geospatial intelligence (GEOINT).

Experience producing an NGA topographic map 1:50k, NAVPLAN Chart, Evasion Chart, and/or Joint Operation Graphic to specifications.

Experience using scripting languages, such as but not limited to Python, to automate data collection or map production processes.

Experience using quality assurance and/or quality control review procedures to review geospatial data and map graphics.

Experience using Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or Deep learning for spatial data extraction, classification, and analysis Major Duties:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Cartographers acquire, compile, evaluate, and review geospatial data for use in products and/or data holdings in support of mission requirements for national security, military operations, and humanitarian relief.

They extract, attribute, format, manipulate, and symbolize geospatial information in accordance with NGA and international standards, typically specializing in a cartography domain (e.g., topographical).

Topographic Cartographers analyze data sources (e.g., aerial photography, satellite images) to extract land surface features as foundation data, finish and symbolize topographic maps, and ensure finished products (e.g., Topographic and NAVPLAN products) meet safety, usability, and readability thresholds.

Cartographers ensure the quality, accuracy, and currency of geospatial information produced internally or by external partners or contractors.

They also regularly engage customers and partners to improve processes, as well as contribute to the modernization of the cartography tradecraft and development of GEOINT standards.

Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA.

These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting.

The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required.

Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible.