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CARTOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN (IGIS ANALYST)

Department of the Navy
U.S. Marine Corps

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/22/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 22, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$85,307 - $110,905 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-12988345-26-KMD
Control number
873306800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will compile, update, and maintain existing GIS data.
  • You will  manage the GIS environment by performing daily editing tasks within a versioned database.
  • You will assist survey crew with field data collection and processing.
  • You will provide technical advice and guidance to customers to facilitate GIS data collection, publication, and usage.
  • You will create and revise standard or custom cartographic products.
  • You will ensure that the correct and appropriate application of geographic and cartographic concepts and principles are applied to database construction, analyses, and production of high quality digital and hardcopy GIS products.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to possess a current valid United States driver’s license. NOTE: Failure to submit a copy of your valid DL will result in disqualification, and you will NOT be referred to the hiring manager
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • Must be willing and able to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 50 pounds in weight.
  • This position is a Mission Essential Position.
  • Registration as a GIS Professional is desired but not required.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software such as ESRI ArcGIS Suite, ArcSDE, or similar geospatial applications. Knowledge of cartographic principles, geospatial analysis, mapping techniques, and spatial data management. Experience compiling, maintaining, updating, and analyzing GIS or geospatial databases. Ability to produce GIS products, maps, cartographic displays, reports, and spatial analysis products. Experience performing GIS spatial queries, data analysis, and interpretation of geospatial information. Knowledge of GPS, surveying concepts, field data collection methods, and digital mapping systems. Ability to analyze technical requirements and develop GIS-based solutions supporting engineering, facilities, environmental, or planning projects. Skill in utilizing automated systems, databases, scanners, and GIS-related software and technologies. Ability to communicate technical GIS information effectively both orally and in writing with customers, engineers, contractors, and management. Valid state driver's license required for conducting field work, site visits, and data collection activities.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/cartographic-technician-series-1371/ or http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp..

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown below meets the requirements for the position. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.


Two full years of graduate education where it is directly related to the work of the position.
OR
A master's degree that is directly related to the work of the position.
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited institutions.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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Agency contact information

Jessica Gerski
Email
jessica.gerski@usmc.mil
Address
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON
USMC
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
US

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