Full-Time
Cartographer
Posted on 10/1/2025
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
No salary listed
Virginia, USA
In Person
Job location: VA, United States. No city provided. Description does not mention remote/hybrid; assume in-person at VA location.
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- Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
- Ability to compile and evaluate information from alternative data sources, in vector, raster, photographic, and textual formats for editing and updating GIS, Adobe Illustrator and CADD data files.
- Ability to create spatially referenced databases for cartographic production.
- Ability to develop and improve work processes
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Ability to overcome hardware and software problems.
- Knowledge of the stages of high quality map printing and publishing.
- Knowledge of tools, techniques for creating, editing, and using extensive, high-quality, accurate and detailed GIS, CADD, and Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign suite databases for cartographic production.
- Skill in the use of computer hardware and software applications to include GIS, CADD, cartographic publishing, and office automation.
- Automated Cartography: Design and draw new digital map files for clean, legible, error-free final products. Plan, develop, and maintain GIS cartographic products using GIS (ERSI), Adobe Illustrator and CADD (MicroStation), map publishing, and Windows and Office software.
- File Management: Update GIS, Adobe Illustrator and CADD files for network level base maps and transfer data between different software environments in a shared network. Move GIS data into and out of coverage libraries, convert GIS and CADD and Adobe format files and vector to raster files.
- Pre-Publication Map Revision: Edit and proof maps and files.
- Work Unit Support: Respond to inquiries and requests. Support maintenance of map inventor and data. Support maintenance of cartography section work environment. Participate in process development and improvement. Perform administrative recordkeeping and reporting.
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Cartography-Geography, Computer Science or related field desired.
- Ability to obtain GIS, CADD, or programming certification.
- Professional level experience in cartography.
- Working knowledge of ESRI GIS products, MicroStation CADD software, map publishing software, and Microsoft Windows NT.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages Virginia’s transportation network. It plans, builds, maintains, and operates roads, bridges, and tunnels to keep travel safe and efficient. Its work includes long-range planning (looking 20–25 years ahead), transportation modeling for regional partners, and public outreach to keep citizens informed and involved, such as campaigns promoting safer roundabouts. Unlike private companies, VDOT is a state government agency funded to serve the public interest rather than earn profits. Its goal is to provide a reliable, safe, and accessible highway system for all Virginians and to address future transportation needs through coordinated planning and infrastructure projects.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HRBT Expansion adds twin tunnels, finishes spring 2027.
- $604K federal grant funds wildlife crossing sites.
- Data-driven stops reduce crashes at Goosley Road.
What critics are saying
- Underfunding defers 25% bridge maintenance, collapses in 12-24 months.
- Sea level rise erodes 15% coastal assets by 2030.
- Maryland poaches 10-15% engineers in 18-36 months.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT manages Virginia's roads, bridges, and HRBT tunnels uniquely.
- VDOT leads 20-25 year transportation planning statewide.
- VDOT promotes roundabouts via public campaigns for safety.
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Company News
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has awarded a grant of $604,318 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to support the identification of wildlife crossing sites across the state.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) worked with the National Park Service (NPS) to create a new traffic pattern on Goosley Road at the Route 17 intersection in York County.