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  • | Updated: 10:14 am ET January 07, 2010

Cartopic1 Since 1927, pilots have navigated the skies using aeronautical charts produced by FAA's National Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO). Today, NACO produces approximately 15,000 different aeronautical charts and publications to support recreational, military, and commercial aviation in the United States and its territories. These products include instrument and visual charts, terminal procedures publications, and digital aeronautical data that support both ground-based and satellite-based navigation. NACO also develops the radar video maps used by FAA's air traffic controllers.

NACO employs skilled Cartographers to compile and maintain its wide array of aeronautical charts and related products. NACO Cartographers are responsible for meeting the challenges associated with source data evaluation and chart compilation to satisfy aeronautical navigation information requirements of pilots and air traffic controllers. NACO is looking for individuals to help maintain and advance its place as a world leader in aeronautical charting. As a member of the NACO team, you will be provided the training and opportunity you need to excel as a professional Cartographer within the FAA.

Cartographer (FG-1370-5/7/9/11/12)

Basic Requirements

  • Four year degree in cartography, or a major supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography and/or related science and mathematics. Such related 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 include 6 -15 hours of college level non-business math or statistics; or
  • A combination of education and experience courses equivalent to a major in cartography, or a major that included or was supplemented by 30 semester hours of course work as described above.
    Note: successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used.

Salary

  • $31,751 to $90,698; based on hiring level.
  • Salary includes locality pay. Selections may be offered at FG-5, FG-7, FG-9, FG-11 or FG-12 level. If the position is filled at the FG-11 level or below, then the selectee(s) may be promoted to the FG-12 level (full performance level) without any further competition. Typical advancement rate, with satisfactory performance, is two levels per year to the FG-11 level, and one year for advancement from FG-11 to FG-12.

Duty Location

  • Silver Spring, Maryland

To find out more about outstanding career opportunities with the FAA, visit: http://jobs.faa.gov/Allfaajobs.htm. At the search application, enter Cartographer in the Title Containing box.