Supervisory Cartographer/Supervisory Land Surveyor

$106,950 - $164,296/Yr

Department Of Commerce - Chesapeake, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Chesapeake, VA

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Geodetic Survey (NGS) with two vacancies located in Chesapeake, VA. This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS-25-12664624-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Survey Section of the Field Operations Branch (FOB) in the Observation and Analysis Division (OAD), overseeing field projects and data processing to support multiple missions and programs.
• Design, coordinate, and execute geodetic surveys that support the National Spatial Reference System.
• Develop survey project plans and instructions, ensuring compliance with all agency policies and procedures.
• Determine the appropriate survey equipment (Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), gravity, leveling, terrestrial) to deploy to successfully meet mission requirements.
• Manage the quality control and data processing of geodetic observations, including ensuring proper field procedures were followed.
• Determine the data processing protocols and deliver required reporting.
• Use baseline processing, least squares, and Geographic Information System (GIS) software for results and visualization.
• Perform and manage quality assurance reviews for aeronautical survey plans and projects submitted by third party providers to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
• Present field work results, new survey protocols, and research topics, and assist with conducting training sessions at national and international scientific and professional conferences.
• Plan, organize and manage all technical, scientific, and administrative functions for the section.
• Develop programs, policies and operating instructions.
• Oversee the revision of long-range plans, goals and objectives to accomplish the program mission.
• Perform full range of supervisory duties, including organizing and assigning work, establishing performance standards, and completing the evaluation process.

Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license & safe driving record.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate a government vehicle.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing geodetic surveying operations.
• Experience operating and maintaining surveying instruments (e.g. digital levels, total stations, and Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) Global Positioning System (GPS) Receivers).
• Experience providing technical and administrative oversight of employees.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.