- Position Title
- Cartographer (Recent Graduate)
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-22-11430922-RG-OR-TB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, March 17, 2022 to Friday, April 1, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? OR,
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Respond to the following questions. Mark only one response for each question. Any experience claimed in response to the following questions in this questionnaire MUST be supported by information in your resume or other written format. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide this supporting documentation may result in receipt of a lower or ineligible rating.
1.
From the descriptions below, please select the option that BEST describes how you meet the basic education or experience qualification requirements for the GS-1370, Cartographer position.
2.
GS-07 From the descriptions below, please select the option that BEST describes the level of specialized experience you possess.
3.
GS-09 From the descriptions below, please select the option that BEST describes the level of specialized experience you possess.
4.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience integrating GIS generated results into statistical, mathematical, or environmental models.
5.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience designing and preparing maps, charts, graphics, and related map products.
6.
The current GIS Industry standard is ArcGIS software, and ArcGIS is also the USDA's Enterprise GIS software platform. Please choose the answer that best describes your experience using the Python scripting language within the ArcGIS version 10.x software platform:
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience analyzing and interpreting data or resource information.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
The current GIS Industry standard is ArcGIS software, and ArcGIS is also the USDA's Enterprise GIS software platform. Are you proficient in the use of LiDAR and related high-resolution elevation derivative products within the ArcGIS vers.10.x software environment?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Use remote sensing and geospatial information system applications to identify, classify, and record data elements.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience using remote sensing data in GIS applications to assist with soil mapping or other resource inventories.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology in soil and site data collection and analyses.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience designing, implementing, and utilizing geographical databases.
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience using oral communication to ensure others' understanding of information.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.