Nautical Cartography & GIS Specialist

National-Oceanic-; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Silver Spring, MD, seeks a cartography specialist to interpret cartographic data and assist in developing nautical charts. The position requires specialized experience and education aligned with the 1370 series or equivalent, with work within the Office of Coast Survey.

Applicants must meet the OPM standards, including education in cartography and related mathematics, and may qualify at ZP-2/GS-7 through ZP-3/GS-11 levels depending on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cartography or a related field with coursework in cartography, geodesy, photogrammetry, remote sensing or related sciences.
• Experience interpreting cartographic data and applying GIS software is required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpreting and applying cartographic data using GIS software.
• Contribute to the development of nautical charts using mapping data.

Skills

GIS software

Cartography

Education

Bachelors degree in cartography or related field

Job description

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Silver Spring, MD, seeks a cartography specialist to interpret cartographic data and assist in developing nautical charts. The position requires specialized experience and education aligned with the 1370 series or equivalent, with work within the Office of Coast Survey.

Applicants must meet the OPM standards, including education in cartography and related mathematics, and may qualify at ZP-2/GS-7 through ZP-3/GS-11 levels depending on