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Performs professional cartography work including map production, geographic analysis, and geospatial data management.
Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1370
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).
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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.
Evaluation of Experience: Applicants whose experience in cartography was in the Federal service may have gained this experience by working in an occupational series other than GS-1370. Occupations in which experience may have been gained include Geography, GS-150; Civil Engineering, GS-810; General Physical Science, GS-1301; Geodesy, GS-1372; and Land Surveying, GS-1373.
Military jobs that transition to GS-1370
Strong mapping and geospatial skills. Imagery interpretation directly applicable to cartography work.
Cartography/GEOINT for contamination mapping.
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Skill in designing effective maps and visualizations.
Proficiency in geographic information systems.
Ability to compile and process geographic data.
Knowledge of cartographic and design software.
Understanding of map projections and coordinate systems.
Skill in developing effective map symbols and legends.
Ability to review maps for accuracy and completeness.
Knowledge of imagery interpretation for mapping.
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