Geographer (Term)

This vacancy is for a Geographer position in the Geography Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. This is a Term Appointment, initial appointment not to exceed 4 years, which may be extended at management discretion. Uses geographic concepts, tools, and systems to update a national geospatial database, including address, boundary, and feature data and/or support the creation of geographic and cartographic products. Writes technical documents and conducts discussions, meetings, trainings, and presentations with internal and external stakeholders regarding geospatial products and services. Manages geographic projects by developing and monitoring project requirements, software specifications, project schedules, identifying and analyzing problems, making recommendations, and implementing solutions to achieve objectives. Specialized Experience required: one year at GG-11 level including using geography and geographic tools and concepts to perform geographic and/or geospatial analysis and geographic operations related to geocoding and/or spatial updates and coordinates; developing and writing technical documents; conducting trainings and presentations; managing technical projects involving multiple stakeholders; and leading teams, setting priorities and project schedules. Education requirement: degree in geography or related physical or social science with at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields. Salary: $102,415-$133,142/year (GG-12). Telework eligible.