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.
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.
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722
This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $119630 – $155521/yr.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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