Department: Department of the Interior
Location(s): Salt Lake City, Utah, Seattle, Washington, Phoenix, Arizona, Los Angeles, California, San Francisco, California, Denver, Colorado, Washington, District of Columbia, Miami, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, Boston, Massachusetts, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kansas City, Missouri, Albuquerque, New Mexico, New York, New York, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Portland, Oregon, Austin, Texas
Salary Range: $19.33 - $23.94 Per Hour
Job Summary: The duty location for these seasonal positions are negotiable after selection in any BLM Colorado office in the following locations: Canon City Craig Dolores Durango Fort Collins Grand Junction Gunnison Kremmling Lakewood Meeker Monte Vista Montrose Silt We expect to fill 6 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-05: Specialized Experience: At least one year of experience in cartography or in a related field such as photogrammetry or geodesy, where the work required similar knowledge and skills equivalent to at least the GS-04 performing the following: Compiling information from specified sources; Locating GIS data within a specific database and ability to identify attributes; Ability to communicate and comprehend instructions regarding GIS tasks such as: digitizing GIS data, create a layout, update layer locations. OR Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that included at least 18 semester in courses such as cartography, relevant mathematical and statistical sciences, or related sciences, e.g., physical geography or geodesy. Examples of acceptable courses include cartography, astronomy, geodesy, photogrammetry, oceanography, computer science, land surveying, geophysics, remote sensing, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. Not more than 9 of the 18 semester hours should have been in mathematics or statistics. (Must provide transcripts) OR Combination of Specialized Experience and Education: A combination of the specialized experience and education as described above that when combined totals 100%. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements. Two full academic years of study, or 60 semester hours, beyond the second year is equivalent to 1 year of specialized experience. To determine your combination, first calculate your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the year of specialized experience required at the GS-5 level. Then determine your education as a percentage of the education that meets the requirements for GS-5. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-06: Specialized Experience: At least one year of experience in cartography or in a related field such as photogrammetry or geodesy, where the work required similar knowledge and skills equivalent to at least the GS-05 performing the following: Performing basic analysis in ArcGIS Pro; Identify surface and mineral estate of various federal and state agencies of land parcels using provided GIS data; Utilize software such as Microsoft word, Microsoft Power point, Adobe Illustrator to create specific image files based off provided data; Knowledge of GIS metadata and ability to edit as instructed; and Identify errors within GIS datasets and update as appropriate. OR Education: Completed one year (18 semester hours) of graduate education in cartography, astronomy, geodesy, photogrammetry, oceanography, computer science, land surveying, geophysics, remote sensing, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus, or a field directly related to the work of this position. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS) OR Combination of Specialized Experience and Education: A combination of the specialized experience described above and graduate level education described above that totals 100% when combined. To determine your combination, first compute your experience as a percentage of the experience listed above; then determine your education as a percentage of the education listed above; then add the two percentages. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-07: Specialized Experience: At least one year of experience in cartography or in a related field such as photogrammetry or geodesy, where the work required similar knowledge and skills equivalent to at least the GS-06 performing the following: Performing cartographic, drafting and limited illustration work; and Extracting information from field notes to prepare various graphic materials, numerical data recorded in field notes to prepare graphic presentations of Mater Title Plat's (MTPs). OR Education: Completed one year (18 semester hours) of graduate education in cartography, astronomy, geodesy, photogrammetry, oceanography, computer science, land surveying, geophysics, remote sensing, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus, or a field directly related to the work of this position. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS) OR Combination of Specialized Experience and Education: A combination of the specialized experience described above and graduate level education described above that totals 100% when combined. To determine your combination, first compute your experience as a percentage of the experience listed above; then determine your education as a percentage of the education listed above; then add the two percentages. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Demands: Work requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking in terrain that is rough, rocky, mountainous and densely vegetated. Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to efficiently perform the work of the position, and to provide for personal comfort and safety. This can include tools, personal protective equipment, food and water for extended periods of work away from vehicles. Work Environment: Office work is performed in a setting that is adequately lighted, ventilated, cooled and heated. When doing fieldwork is subject to cuts and bruises, extreme and adverse weather conditions, and injuries and discomforts from pests or animals. Employee will adhere to all safety rules.
How to Apply: THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH USAJOBS. Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by 01/15/2026 . If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the HR Office at BLM_CO_HR@BLM.GOV. If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the Internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying. PLEASE NOTE: If you have access to a public library, State Job Service Office, etc., you should use these resources to apply online. You must follow the steps described below to complete the application process: YOU MUST HAVE OR CREATE A PROFILE IN USAJOBS. Your profile must contain a current resume for submission. See Required Documents section for what to include in your resume. INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. The USAJOBS Resume Builder was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is an available tool when you login to your USAJOBS account. Review the Appointment Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility section of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the appointment eligibilities that you selected. You must provide proof of your eligibility to be considered. You must submit a resume and also complete the online application and assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. The eligibility portion of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this announcement. You may choose more than one eligibility. You must provide proof of your eligibility and will only be considered for the questions that you answer "yes". Please note, your eligibility will be based solely on the selections you have indicated in this section. You must provide the supporting documentation to support your claim to be considered. You may choose more than one eligibility in this section. To view the assessment questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12857769 To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (Welcome | Login.gov), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. FOLLOW UP. Check your application status before the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to ensure that a complete application (including a resume, on-line questionnaire, and applicable supplemental documentation) is received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 01/15/2026. NOTE: Technical problems may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore, you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date.
Application Deadline: 2026-01-15