Geographic Specialist (multiple positions)

DUTIES: The incumbent performs geographic support activities for decennial censuses and surveys. Geographicactivities include: improvement of the Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing system, (TIGER);update of the Master Address File (MAF) for designated areas; maps for use in geographically structuring censusoperations; and geographic correction activities. In addition, the incumbent provides guidance, advice, and assistance todepartmental geographers, statisticians, and headquarters personnel. The incumbent will be required to establish andmaintain long-term partnerships with state, tribal, and local governments regarding the exchange of paper maps and geospatialdata including GIS data and address files. Incumbent will communicate the designs, requirements, and timelines ofcensus programs to federal, state, tribal, and local officials by making telephone calls, attending meetings, and traveling toregional conferences. Participates in training regional office staff to improve use and availability of TIGER. Participates inthe hiring and training of interviewer staff to create additional address lists as needed. Incumbent will perform a variety ofGIS analysis on data received from local governments to determine suitability for use in the Master Address File and theTIGER modernization program.