Cartographic Technician 2

*** | SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION Title & Level Cartographic Technician 2 Work Group Location Vancouver, WA. Specialty Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing Offsite Work Eligibility* Telework Eligible - Must report to BPA duty station a minimum of 3 days per 2-week pay period or as required by BPA Workplace Manager Organization TERG Number of Days Onsite 1-2 days per Week Hours Full-Time, up to 40 hours Additional Information Additional onsite work may be required during training or as requested. Overtime On-Call No Travel Up to 5% for meetings or to field locations. Travel to field locations that are BPA fish and wildlife mitigation properties. FN Status NOT open to Foreign Nationals Investigation Type SF-85, Standard Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions: Candidate must be able to pass this background investigation in order to qualify for and/or retain this position. * Current telework, remote work and onsite support is based on BPA s business needs and is subject to change or termination at any time. OVERVIEW Position This contract Cartographic Tech 2 position will provide support and assistance to the Remote Sensing section of the Geomatics (TERG) organization at *** (BPA). The Geomatics organization provides BPA-wide customer support including photogrammetry, remote sensing, and geographic information system (GIS) products, and services. TERG also provides Geospatial support in the maintenance, operation and development of new BPA facilities. This position will provide professional Geomatics (Remote Sensing/GIS) services utilizing computerized data capture, storage, query, and analysis techniques for visual displays, spatial analysis, and tabular reports on a wide variety of geographical projects. The ideal candidate will not only have the requisite technical skills, but will also be self-motivated, able to communicate professionally with a wide variety of org clients, and able to navigate changing priorities and tight deadlines. Organization & Culture The Geomatics (TERG) organization is responsible for providing geomatics and geospatial support in the maintenance, operation, and development of new BPA facilities. Geomatics provides the measurement, analysis, and display of BPA assets in relation to the surface of the Earth, its physical features and the built environment. This organization provides agency-wide customer support in GIS, Remote Sensing (LiDAR) & Photogrammetry, Surveying, and Mapping products and services. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Note: All official drafts, documents, and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized, and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so. Develop and maintain databases and verify data quality using automated and manual techniques to enter, edit, and process data sets. Design and prepare publication quality cartographic products using industry and organizational standards. Assist in preparation of GIS projects. Prepare data for conversion and editing. Process special, ad-hoc mapping requests. Assist with photogrammetric modeling and compilations, which includes compiling control points, aerial triangulation, terrain editing, orthorectification, and planimetric mapping, etc.). Provide file management for geospatial data mediums. Maintain files and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Create and maintain metadata of newly created data sets to track the source, scale, currency, and other pertinent geographic information, as well as any modifications to the data set. Provide Geospatial support in the maintenance, operation, and development of new BPA facilities (e.g. compiling historical mapping data, cartographic map production, etc.). Provide professional Geospatial (Remote Sensing/GIS) services utilizing computerized data capture, storage, query, and analysis techniques for visual displays, spatial analysis, and tabular reports on a wide variety of geographical projects. Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes. Participate in organizational efforts to recommend and develop process solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of TERG operations, leveraging industry knowledge and best practices. Assist BPA staff in developing process tools that promote effective coordination of records, process maps and operating procedures that are shared or exchanged between work teams and functions. REQUIREMENTS Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix) High school diploma or GED is required. Associate or bachelor s degree in Land Surveying or Geospatial sciences or a closely related field is required 4 years of Cartographic Technician experience is required. Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix) 2 years of directly related experience managing aerial imagery in advanced imagery processing and analysis techniques. Knowledge of various horizontal and vertical coordinate reference systems and datums. Demonstrated ability implementing standardized workflows. Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix) Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software is preferred. Experience with ERDAS Imagine software is preferred. Experience with MicroStation software is preferred. Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) is preferred. Additional Requirements (not required on matrix) Valid U.S. Driver s License is required. Hazards & Risks Position requires the ability to lift and carry 25 pounds. Position requires a minimum level of physical ability sufficient to lift, carry, move, and stack equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Bending stooping, lifting, kneeling, reaching, and walking for short distances (up to 500 yards) may be required. Other Position Considerations Cartographic Technician 2 will be expected to remain current on ESRI ArcGIS technology, analytical, technical practices and resources available in the geospatial professional field. This will be fulfilled by attending 24 work hours of any combination of ESRI authorized training (i.e. GIS User Conference, ESRI technical workshop or seminar, etc.). The worker and/or their employer are responsible for maintaining technical proficiency, including the latest technologies, skills, and techniques, related to the geospatial professional field. Appendices The following appendices apply to this position and may be downloaded from the Fieldglass Reference Library: Offsite Work Training Expectations (Worker is expected to keep current on the latest technologies and skills required for the position.) Training Type Details Provided by Asset Suite BPA Continuing Geospatial Training Cartographic Technician 2 will be expected to remain current on ESRI ArcGIS technology, analytical, technical practices and resources available in the geospatial professional field. This will be fulfilled by attending 24 work hours of any combination of ESRI authorized training (i.e. GIS User Conference, ESRI technical workshop or seminar, etc.). The worker and/or their employer are responsible for maintaining technical proficiency, including the latest technologies, skills, and techniques, related to the geospatial professional field. Supplier or Worker Attendance at all conferences, workshops, training, etc. must be pre-approved by SLMO. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approval is subject to the most current guidance provided to SLMO by BPA or DOE and is subject to change at any time. SLMO reserves the right to negotiate attendance on billable/non-billable hours and reimbursement of travel costs with the supplier. Reimbursable travel costs must adhere to the Federal Travel Regulations and be submitted via an expense sheet in Fieldglass. CLOSELY ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIRED ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MEASURES The following list of potential inherently governmental risk areas and the measures that SLMO-Compliance has determined MUST be in place in your organization, via processes and procedures, in order to mitigate those associated risks. The BPA manager s acceptance of the API serves as the manager s attestation that all mitigation measures listed below are or will be established and adhered to in their org. Area of potential Closely Associated / Inherently Government function Mitigation Measures Area of potential Closely Associated / Inherently Government function Mitigation Measures Access to Confidential / Sensitive Information CFTE MUST sign NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements) at beginning of assignments. CFTE MUST complete annual Information Security and Privacy Awareness training. CFTE MUST complete and pass background investigations of an appropriate level. Acquisition Planning / Source Selection CFTE are not permitted to serve as voting members for acquisition selections. All purchasing decisions MUST be made by appropriate federal personnel (Contracting Officers). All acquisition documents (requirements, SOW s, evaluation criteria, etc.) MUST be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel. ONLY Contracting Officers are authorized to obligate BPA funds. Agency / Org Planning All drafts, documents, materials and recommendations, MUST be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel. Budget / Finance Prep ONLY Federal Employees may determine budget priorities & allocations. BFTE MUST control, and finalize / approve ALL budgets and related documentation, including that for projects, programs and Organizations. Contract Management ALL Contractual documents, including invoices MUST be finalized / approved by appropriate Federal personnel. All contract related decisions (modifications, changes, performance) MUST be determined by appropriate federal personnel (CO s). Decision Making CFTE may provide input and recommendations to decision-makers. ONLY appropriate federal personnel may make decisions which obligate BPA resources or to a specific course of action. Direction & Control (directing BFTE) CFTE are not permitted to direct the actions of federal employees (BFTE) or have any control or input into their performance. Work of BFTE MUST be assigned by federal manager, supervisor, Program / Resource manager or other appropriate designee. Disposing Govt. Property ALL decisions regarding the disposal of BPA property MUST be made by appropriate federal personnel; and, all property dispositions MUST be directed and controlled by the Investment Recovery Center (IRC). Dissemination of Agency/Policy Information / Training All training and any information that is to be disseminated MUST be either 1) per established policy, process, procedure, or practice; or, 2) reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel. Inspection / IT Testing Processes and procedures MUST ensure Federal personnel review inspection findings and CFTE recommendations before acceptance or rejection of material(s) / item(s). HR Support CFTE may assist with HR functions per established procedures, processes and guidelines (e.g., timekeeping). ALL work products MUST be reviewed and finalized by appropriate federal employees. Policy Development BPA s process for Policy development includes multiple levels of federal review prior to acceptance / adoption. Interpretation of Policy/Regulations ONLY BPA federal employees MAY determine the applicability and interpretation of regulations. CFTE are not permitted to interpret regulations for or on behalf of BPA. Regulations are interpreted by federal personnel and communicated via standards, guides, policies and processes. Representing BPA Contract workers are required to identify themselves and their employer in signature blocks, in introductions and have a nameplate outside their cubicle. CFTE MUST receive written VP approval to represent BPA at outside events, such as workshops, seminars or conferences. Page 4 of 4 F_0121_API_TEMPLATE_111424

Created: 2026-04-02