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Position Title
Supervisory Cartographer/Supervisory Land Surveyor
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NOS-25-12664623-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 13, 2025 to Monday, January 27, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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. 
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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.
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Preferences
1. Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. I meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the Cartography Series, 1370 because I have:
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2. I meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the Land Surveying Series, 1373 because I have:
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3. In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes your experience performing the work of a Supervisory Cartographer/Supervisory Land Surveyor, ZP-1370/1373-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.
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4. Do you have detailed knowledge of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and are you experienced in the use of GPS to acquire data of sufficient quality?
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5. Have you participated on a team tasked with development of guidelines and procedures for data collection, processing, analyzing, and adjusting geodetic data?
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6. Have you participated on a team, adapting technique or equipment to improve the methods and procedures of viewing, processing, analyzing, and adjusting geodetic data?
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7. Select the following surveying applications/technology you have experience using as it relates to your experience in Cartography. (Select all the apply)
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8. Do you have knowledge and understanding of surveying and mapping using Global Positioning System (GPS) for surveying and positioning, aerial photography, and other remote sensing?
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9. Select the response that best illustrates your level of experience with project management of data collection and monitoring programs.
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10. Do you have experience applying computational practices and techniques used to reduce, adjust, and analyze geodetic field data?
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11. Do you have experience processing and evaluating geodetic surveying data, including GNSS, leveling, and classical surveying measurements?
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12. Do you have experience reviewing the work of others with respect to the requirements, protocols, and procedures of a geodetic organization?
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13. Do you have experience related to providing training on advanced surveying procedures and geodetic processing and computations as needed?
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14. Do you have experience in using GIS or CAD software to compile or review cartographic products?
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15. Do you have experience preparing and presenting technical or scientific briefings, plans or specifications to peers, management, or customers (users), and gaining their acceptance?
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16. Do you have experience in planning and project management for large-scale technical projects, including acquisition, budget and personnel management?
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17. Select the response which best describes your experience identifying and analyzing current or anticipated programmatic problems and developing alternative solutions, corrective strategies or improvement initiatives to address and resolve those problems.
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18. Select the statement(s) that reflect the program management functions you have regularly performed. (Select all that apply)
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19. Select the one answer that best describes your experience supervising and managing staff and carrying out functional assignments through employees supervised.
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20. I have experience in the following supervisory functions (Select all that apply)
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
21. 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.
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