United States Department of the Interior

Program: Bureau of Reclamation

Program Description

Established in 1902, the Bureau of Reclamation is best known for the dams, powerplants, and canals it constructed in the 17 western states. These water projects led to homesteading and promoted the economic development of the West. Reclamation has constructed more than 600 dams and reservoirs including Hoover Dam on the Colorado River and Grand Coulee on the Columbia River. Today, we are the largest wholesaler of water in the country. We bring water to more than 31 million people, and provide one out of five Western farmers (140,000) with irrigation water for 10 million acres of farmland that produce 60% of the nation's vegetables and 25% of its fruits and nuts. Reclamation is also the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the United States. Our 53 powerplants annually provide more than 40 billion kilowatt hours generating nearly a billion dollars in power revenues and produce enough electricity to serve 3.5 million homes.

Job Description

CartographerCompiles maps, collects digital data for GIS processes and works with the following software: Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) software including ArcGIS Online (AGOL), ArcGIS Pro, and Adobe Photoshop. This position is responsible for carrying out complex assignments with emphasis in public land records and Reclamation land ownership.Utilizes GIS analytical capabilities to create new information themes by combining independently entered themes through polygon overlay, GRID analysis, or other techniques.Maintains geodatabases and applications using Python coding. Creates metadata files.Inspects data to ensure that the accuracy of the geodatabase is within national and cartographic standards using statistical methods, visual analysis, and database queries. Documents results in Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) compliant metadata files.Follows direction to assure the integrity, validity, and security of geospatial data, and its conformity with the Geospatial Data Act accepted data standards. Maintains working relationships with BOR staff and to determine and clarify GIS project requirements.

Eligibility

No prerequisite eligibility requirements