- Position Title
- Cartographic Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1540-IMNR-25-12591631-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 2, 2025 to Monday, February 24, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
U.S. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT'S QUALIFICATION STANDARDS FOR THE GS-1371-07. You may qualify based on experience and/or education. If you do not meet one of these levels below (A, B or C) you will be rated not qualified. Thank you for your interest in these Cartographic Technician positions within these National Parks. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must select only ONE response for each item. If you change a response, erase (unclick) the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items with more than one response, or that are left blank will not receive credit.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND ALL OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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From the descriptions below, (A-D) select the one response that best describes the specialized experience and/or education requirements that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the Cartographic Technician, GS-1371-07. Read all responses before making your selection.
For tasks below please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted (resume, transcripts, description of training). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be rated not qualified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you not qualified or terminating your appointment after you begin work.
Technology Awareness. Knowledge of developments and new applications of information technology (hardware, software, telecommunications), emerging technologies and their applications to business processes, and applications and implementation of information systems to meet organizational requirements.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Research and implement new technologies related to geospatial technologies, data collection, or remote sensing.
3.
Integrate natural or cultural resource information in the development, analysis, or use of geographic and relational databases.
4.
Demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate hardware and software to use for conversion of source maps from analog to digital form.
5.
Develop online platforms for sharing spatial data with the public, such as interactive web viewers or mobile applications.
Technology Application. Uses machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Operate a variety of geographic information systems (GIS) software, including ArcGIS Desktop (v10.x or greater) and extensions, or ArcGIS Pro (2.7.x or greater).
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Use GIS software to create clear project maps for a variety of audiences.
8.
Use GIS software to incorporate data that is divergent in scale, type, spatial accuracy, or projection from a wide variety of sources (e.g., aerial photographs, satellite images, survey data, CAD drawings, GPS files, etc.)
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Analyze spatial data to create products for diverse audiences.
10.
Create relational databases and work with database applications such as MS Access or other database software.
Technical Competence. Knowledge of how to perform one's job. Refers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Use mapping-grade GPS equipment to collect and record data.
12.
Use mobile devices and ArcGIS applications, (i.e., Collector, Survey 123, or Field Maps), to collect and record field data.
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Load spatial data onto GPS units for use in data collection or prepare mobile devices for high accuracy data collection by configuring mobile applications such as EOS Tools Pro, Trimble Mobile Manger or Lecia Connect to access real time differential correction services.
14.
Create GIS layers from a list of GPS coordinates.
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Digitize spatial data from paper form to create GIS data.
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Manipulate spatial 3D data using 3D Analyst or ArcGIS Pro.
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Digitize layers in 3D, using software such as ArcGIS Pro or Global Mapper.
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Publish and manage feature services to AGOL or an Enterprise Portal for use in web maps or web applications.
19.
Manage content and groups in AGOL or an Enterprise Portal.
Teaching Others. Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Provide training to others on the use of GIS applications.
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Train and instruct others in the use of GPS and field data collection techniques.
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Prepare written training material or documentation for GIS applications or projects.
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Prepare written documents for a variety of audiences that are free of grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors.
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Prepare GIS-related graphic material for professional presentations, conferences, or publications.
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Provide technical support in the use of GIS software programs, including troubleshooting of issues affecting use of GIS software.
Data Management. Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and tools of data management, such as modeling techniques, data backup, data recovery, data dictionaries, data warehousing, data mining, data disposal, and data standardization processes.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Apply Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) standards to the creation of metadata.
27.
Evaluate spatial data for quality and consistency.
28.
Organize GIS data in an established file structure.
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Create data dictionaries for consistent and streamlined field data collection on GPS units.