Virginia Department of Transportation
00622 - Cartographer
Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
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Job Description
Edit and maintain critical enterprise data. Produce accurate, high quality cartographic products. Collect, interpret, and preserve digital information, verify thoroughness and accuracy, and provide a meaningful, attractive, and graphic expression. Point of customer contact for geographic and cartographic inquiries.
How You Will Contribute
Automated Cartography: Design and draw new digital map files for clean, legible, error-free final products. Plan, develop, and maintain GIS cartographic products using GIS (ERSI), Adobe Illustrator and CADD (MicroStation), map publishing, and Windows and Office software. File Management: Update GIS, Adobe Illustrator and CADD files for network level base maps and transfer data between different software environments in a shared network. Move GIS data into and out of coverage libraries, convert GIS and CADD and Adobe format files and vector to raster files. Pre-Publication Map Revision: Edit and proof maps and files. Work Unit Support: Respond to inquiries and requests. Support maintenance of map inventor and data. Support maintenance of cartography section work environment. Participate in process development and improvement. Perform administrative recordkeeping and reporting.
What Will Make You Successful
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers. Ability to compile and evaluate information from alternative data sources, in vector, raster, photographic, and textual formats for editing updating GIS, Adobe Illustrator and CADD data files. Ability to create spatially referenced databases for cartographic production. Ability to develop and improve work processes. Ability to meet deadlines under pressure. Ability to overcome hardware and software problems. Knowledge of the stages of high-quality map printing and publishing. Knowledge of tools and techniques for creating, editing, and using extensive, high-quality, accurate and detailed GIS, CADD, and Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign suite databases for cartographic production. Skill in the use of computer hardware and software applications to include GIS, CADD, cartographic publishing, and office automation.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively with customers. Ability to compile and evaluate information from alternative data sources, in vector, raster, photographic, and textual formats for editing and updating GIS, Adobe Illustrator and CADD data files. Ability to create spatially referenced databases for cartographic production. Ability to develop and improve work processes Ability to meet deadlines under pressure. Ability to overcome hardware and software problems. Knowledge of the stages of high quality map printing and publishing. Knowledge of tools, techniques for creating, editing, and using extensive, high-quality, accurate and detailed GIS, CADD, and Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign suite databases for cartographic production. Skill in the use of computer hardware and software applications to include GIS, CADD, cartographic publishing, and office automation.
Additional Considerations
A combination of training, experience, or education in Cartography-Geography, Computer Science or related field desired. Ability to obtain GIS, CADD, or programming certification. Professional level experience in cartography. Working knowledge of ESRI GIS products, MicroStation CADD software, map publishing software, and Microsoft Windows NT.
Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:
Competency Model
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Physical Requirements
VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics
Standards of Conduct
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
About Us
VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:
Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check DMV Record Check Work History Verification References Pre-employment physical Drug screen
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Edit and maintain critical enterprise data. Produce accurate, high quality cartographic products. Collect, interpret, and preserve digital information, verify thoroughness and accuracy, and provide a meaningful, attractive, and graphic expression. Point of customer contact for geographic and cartographic inquiries.
How You Will Contribute
Automated Cartography: Design and draw new digital map files for clean, legible, error-free final products. Plan, develop, and maintain GIS cartographic products using GIS (ERSI), Adobe Illustrator and CADD (MicroStation), map publishing, and Windows and Office software. File Management: Update GIS, Adobe Illustrator and CADD files for network level base maps and transfer data between different software environments in a shared network. Move GIS data into and out of coverage libraries, convert GIS and CADD and Adobe format files and vector to raster files. Pre-Publication Map Revision: Edit and proof maps and files. Work Unit Support: Respond to inquiries and requests. Support maintenance of map inventor and data. Support maintenance of cartography section work environment. Participate in process development and improvement. Perform administrative recordkeeping and reporting.
What Will Make You Successful
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers. Ability to compile and evaluate information from alternative data sources, in vector, raster, photographic, and textual formats for editing updating GIS, Adobe Illustrator and CADD data files. Ability to create spatially referenced databases for cartographic production. Ability to develop and improve work processes. Ability to meet deadlines under pressure. Ability to overcome hardware and software problems. Knowledge of the stages of high-quality map printing and publishing. Knowledge of tools and techniques for creating, editing, and using extensive, high-quality, accurate and detailed GIS, CADD, and Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign suite databases for cartographic production. Skill in the use of computer hardware and software applications to include GIS, CADD, cartographic publishing, and office automation.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively with customers. Ability to compile and evaluate information from alternative data sources, in vector, raster, photographic, and textual formats for editing and updating GIS, Adobe Illustrator and CADD data files. Ability to create spatially referenced databases for cartographic production. Ability to develop and improve work processes Ability to meet deadlines under pressure. Ability to overcome hardware and software problems. Knowledge of the stages of high quality map printing and publishing. Knowledge of tools, techniques for creating, editing, and using extensive, high-quality, accurate and detailed GIS, CADD, and Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign suite databases for cartographic production. Skill in the use of computer hardware and software applications to include GIS, CADD, cartographic publishing, and office automation.
Additional Considerations
A combination of training, experience, or education in Cartography-Geography, Computer Science or related field desired. Ability to obtain GIS, CADD, or programming certification. Professional level experience in cartography. Working knowledge of ESRI GIS products, MicroStation CADD software, map publishing software, and Microsoft Windows NT.
Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:
Competency Model
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics
Standards of Conduct
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
About Us
VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:
Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check DMV Record Check Work History Verification References Pre-employment physical Drug screen
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Virginia Department of Transportation by 2x Get notified about new Cartographer jobs in
Virginia, United States . Cartographic Analyst (Junior-Level) - NGA-Washington, 2nd Shift
Junior-Level Cartographic Analyst- Second Shift
Cartographic Analyst (Mid-level) NGA - Washington, 2nd Shift
Cartographic Analyst (Journeyman) NGA - Washington, 1st Shift
Mid-Level Cartographic Analyst- Second Shift
Springfield, VA $85,000 - $95,000 2 weeks ago Geospatial Analysis / All-Purpose Subject Matter Expert (SME)
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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