Student Trainee (Cartographic Technician)

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Department of the Interior

Job Summary

This position is located in National Mall and Memorial Parks, in the Professional Services Division, providing assistance to project teams for architecture and engineering projects. Interns may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to permanent employment. This position may be converted to a GS-1370-5/7/9/11

Major Duties

Assists in Complex presentations.
Researches Technical reports/other documents to obtain information.
Assists in the preparation of graphs, charts, or tables.
Applies basic formulas to routine calculations.
Travel to park sites to collect data and samples, take measurements and photographs, conduct surveys, attend meetings, inspect facilities and/or construction activities.
Provides assistance to project teams for architectural and engineering task orders.
Inputs compiled data into FMSS.
Performs cost estimates using CESS.


Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-12/10/2019-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Have successfully completed 2 full academic year of post-high school study; working towards a degree 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. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Pay Range

$33,925.00 - $44,097.00

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End Date: 

Tuesday, December 10, 2019