CARTOGRAPHER

Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection Department: Department of Homeland Security Location: Blaine, Washington Hiring Path: Fed Transition Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Blaine Sector, Sector Intelligence Unit (SIU), located in Blaine, WA. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. Key Responsibilities In this position, you will serve as a senior Geographic Information System (GIS) analyst and technical advisor, developing geospatial and intelligence products that support tactical, operational, and strategic decision-making. Your work will directly advance the agency's border security mission by improving GIS capabilities and providing analysis that informs senior management decisions. This position starts at a salary of $119,630.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $155,521.00 (GS-13, Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. As a Cartographer, you will be responsible for providing expert technical support and guidance for agency-wide geospatial information system operations. Typical duties will include: Applying advanced cartographic, surveying, geodetic, and spatial data technologies to develop and evaluate mapping systems and products. Managing national-level geospatial datasets, including data compilation, analysis, maintenance, distribution, archiving, and quality control. Producing high-quality geospatial and intelligence products that identify trends, patterns, and operational insights. Coordinating geospatial activities and incident-mapping efforts with internal programs and government partners. Advising management on GIS standards, emerging technologies, analytical methods, and program requirements. Requirements & Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $119630 – $155521/yr. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-11-05. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path. Related Searches CARTOGRAPHER, CARTOGRAPHER jobs, CARTOGRAPHER careers, apply CARTOGRAPHER, CARTOGRAPHER in Blaine, CARTOGRAPHER jobs Blaine, CARTOGRAPHER in Washington, CARTOGRAPHER jobs Washington, jobs in Blaine, careers in Blaine, jobs in Washington, federal jobs in Washington, government jobs Washington, jobs near Blaine, Washington, Customs and Border Protection, Customs and Border Protection jobs, Customs and Border Protection careers, Customs and Border Protection Blaine, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Homeland Security jobs, Cartography, Cartography jobs, USAJOBS Cartography, fed transition jobs, Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance jobs Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government Retrieved 2026-10-24 Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr