Cartographic Technician (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Germany is seeking Seasonal Cartographic Technicians to support permanent staff across cartographic tasks. The typical season runs March through October, with start anticipated in March–April 2027 and selection limited to the first 50 applicants or until Oct 26, 2026.

Duties include field-site visits, GPS and other surveying methods, digitizing data in GIS/CAD, and producing user-ready maps with appropriate symbols and legends.

Responsibilities

• Visits field sites to gather information, utilizing accepted field mapping techniques which may include GPS, total stations, tape and compass, alidade and plane table or any combination thereof.
• Independently inputs both routine and complex spatial and non-spatial digital data to draft format, field compilation, CAD or GIS.
• Utilizes GIS, GPS, CAD and related programs and technology to analyze data to recommend the most appropriate course of action to meet park objectives.
• Produces user-ready original or derived thematic maps in variable formats and media at various scales with appropriate symbols, legends, and title blocks.

Job description

Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: October 26, 2026

Summary

Seasonal Cartographic Technician positions intended to assist permanent staff with a variety of duties involved in the development of cartographic products. The typical season is March - October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - April 2027. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 10/26/2026 whichever comes first.

Major Duties

Some of the duties include but are not limited to: Visits field sites to gather information, utilizing accepted field mapping techniques which may include GPS, total stations, tape and compass, alidade and plane table or any combination thereof. Independently inputs both routine and complex spatial and non-spatial digital data to draft format, field compilation, CAD or GIS. Utilizes GIS, GPS, CAD and related programs and technology to analyze data to recommend the most appropriate course of action to meet park objectives. Produces user-ready original or derived thematic maps in variable formats and media at various scales with appropriate symbols, legends, and title blocks.