- Position Title
- Cartographer
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NOS OCS-25-12658210-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 7, 2025 to Thursday, January 16, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service from a Federal agency outside of the Department of Commerce that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?
If Yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
You were separated from your position of record less than one (1) year ago.
If Yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
You were separated from your position of record less than one (1) year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the Cartography series, 1370 because I have:
2.
In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Cartographer, ZP-1370-2 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service.
3.
In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Cartographer, ZP-1370-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
4.
What is your level of experience interpreting and applying forms of cartographic and mapping data to geodetic control studies or research?
5.
Describe your experience reviewing compiled charting databases and developed chart products to ensure accordance with standard charting practices, policy and procedures.
6.
Do you have experience in using GIS and/or CAD software to compile or review cartographic products?
7.
Describe your experience evaluating data to determine its suitability for use in updating nautical charts using criteria such as timeliness, positional and depth accuracy, impact to the safety of surface navigation, and the reliability or authority of data provider.
8.
Do you have experience conducting research to evaluate and analyze conflicting information from multiple cartographic sources?
9.
Do you have experience identifying and investigating potential cartographic problems to develop solutions?
10.
I have experience performing the following research duties with minimal guidance as they pertain to cartographic products and services (Select all that apply).
11.
Describe your education and/or experience in applying geographic and cartographic principles, methods and data to produce high quality charts or maps.
12.
Describe your experience in compiling maps, charts or other cartographic products from hydrographic or bathymetric data.
13.
Do you have knowledge of computer systems, software, and source analysis software employed in the application and review of cartographic data?
14.
Describe your experience processing and transforming incoming mapping data to a form appropriate for use in nautical charting.
15.
Describe your experience using validation software and procedures to ensure that the charts conform to applicable international standards.
16.
Do you have experience reviewing charts, recommending alternate ways of representing chart features, and providing feedback to correct chart compilation errors?
17.
Describe your experience recommending changes to processes, procedures, and software to improve the efficiency of chart production.
18.
Do you have experience evaluating contracted cartographic products against data specifications and recommending corrective measures to resolve deficiencies?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
19.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.