Cartographer

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Open: April 29, 2026 —
Closes: May 5, 2026

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coast Survey (OCS), Marine Charting Division (MCD) with one vacancy in Silver Spring, MD. This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS OCS--ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

As a Cartographer, you will perform the following duties:
Interpret and apply a wide variety of cartographic and mapping data using geographic information system (GIS) software in order to maintain the national navigational database used to produce nautical charts. Compile this information into the database using established charting policies, standards, and procedures as documented in the Nautical Charting Manual and other documentation. Research historical information and charting records to resolve discrepancies between existing charted information and new data.

Develop and enhance knowledge of map projections and datums, both horizontal and vertical, to process and transform incoming mapping data to a form appropriate for use in nautical charting. Produce electronic navigational charts from the database and use validation software and procedures to ensure that the charts conform to the applicable international standards.