Cartographer (Geographic Information System Coordinator)

The duties may include, but are not limited to

Coordinates Geographic Information System support to Agency program areas, prioritizes projects, and ensures customer satisfaction with resulting products.

Serves as the primary Geographic Information System liaison between APHIS and USDA Headquarters for operational and situational awareness tools and serves as a member of the USDA Geographic Information System Working Group.

Acquires, organizes, and maintains consistent geospatial data including data derived externally (aerial imagery, current meteorological information, land ownership data, etc.) and internally.

Supports Operations section staff in the establishment and maintenance of policies, procedures, and guidelines for use in the primary APHIS Emergency Operations Center.

Provides guidance and in-depth technical assistance to AHPIS program leadership and staff regarding the implementation and maintenance of agency-wide situational awareness tools.

Other duties as assigned.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: cartography; or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography and/or directly related science, and related mathematics.

Such course work includes, but is not limited to, cartography, astronomy, geodesy, photogrammetry, physical and geological oceanography, computer science, land surveying, geophysics, physical geography, and remote sensing.

The 30 semester hours must have included at least 6, but no more than 15, semester 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 Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in cartography, or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography, and/or directly related science, and related mathematics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Utilizing geographic information system methodologies and software to edit and organize large volumes of spatial data, ensuring accurate, up to date datasets that supported operational analysis and reporting.

Applying languages such as Structured Query Language, Python, and Visual Basic Script to automate geographic information system data management. Strong computer literacy using automated tools and digital systems to support operational and analytical tasks, resulting in improved workflow efficiency and more accurate data outputs.

Applying the National Preparedness System and the National Incident Management System to strengthen planning and operational coordination, contributing to improved decision making across multiple incident management and emergency response activities. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.

TRANSCRIPTS are required if: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.