Cartographic Technician Security Clearance

Position: CARTOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN with Security Clearance
Duties
* Utilizes comprehensive and practical cartographic (map making), GIS and surveying knowledge to plan, procure, and collect hard and soft copy materials to facilitate the development of AFRC GIS capabilities.
* Utilizes extensive CADOIGIS, Database, and Programming skills in the development and practical application of new, and management of existing GIS themes, coverages, and capabilities.
* Develops and monitors the production of geospatial data to support the enterprise GIS and hardcopy map generation.
* Utilizes relevant cartographic and GIS knowledge to manage the operational integrity of a standardized automated GIS production system.
* Performs surveying. Knowledgeable in the use of surveying equipment, total stations, data collectors and GPS. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* Position requires color vision. A pre-employment physical is required.
* This is a Term position NTE: 30-Sep-2027; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position (CONTIN)
* using "Reinstatement" eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
* This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee's return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position. When an obligated position is filled, the selected employee is (CONTIN)
* required to sign an agreement acknowledging that (s) he is aware of the obligation and accepts the fact that (s) he may be displaced under reduction in force procedures at a later time.
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft to perform Temporary Duty (TDY).
* The employee must obtain and retain a Secret security clearance.
* The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evening, weekends, and/or holidays. May be subject to on-call or recall during contingencies or emergencies.
* May be required to possess a valid driver's license to travel between office, job sites, and other activities in performance of assigned duties. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Cartographic Technician Series 1371. SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-10, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive practical knowledge of geospatial sciences concepts, principles and practices including cartography, GIS, remote sensing, and data visualization, and their applications to facilities and resource management of military installations;
Intensive practical knowledge of digital geospatial. CADD/GIS and derivative processes and products including data production, management, archives maintenance processing, applications and the associated standards, including Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS)/Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 173, Federal Geographic Committee (FGC) Standards, and the Spatial Data Standard for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment(SDSFIE) to develop GIS capability while complying with AF technical, policy, and interoperability requirements;
Knowledge of Relational Data Base Management Systems (RDBMS}principles and practices including SQL and relational database interface Knowledge of Windows operating systems and commonly used office software;
Extensive knowledge and experience with various Commercial Off-The
- Shelf (COTS) CADD/GIS applications such as Auto Desk MAP, AutoCAD and ArcGIS;
Knowledge and experience is required to exercise judgment in selecting, rejecting, and interpreting data. Considerable time is spent searching for information and in discussions with the customers and program managers of information systems being considered for migration to WCSAT and/or the enterprise GIS;
In-depth knowledge and experience with surveying standards, procedures, and techniques. Knowledge of standard practices and techniques used in engineering/architectural drafting and the development of site plans, topographic surveys, maps, and facility management plans. FEDERAL…