- Position Title
- Geographic Information Systems Specialist
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-22-11615862-DE-MN-LK Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 17, 2022 to Monday, November 7, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Respond to the following questions. Mark only one response for each question. Any experience claimed in response to the following questions MUST be supported by information in your application (resume or any other written format). This information must be SPECIFIC (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide this supporting documentation may result in receipt of a lower or ineligible rating. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
1.
Please select one response from the choices shown below that corresponds to the level of specialized experience you fully possess to meet the GS-9 level. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses.
2.
Please select one response from the choices shown below that corresponds to the level of specialized experience you fully possess to meet the GS-11 level. Your resume must contain evidence to support your responses.
3.
Apply principles of physical, cultural, and analytical geography and/or cartography as they apply to GIS functions, principles, and techniques.
4.
Operate computer equipment and software required to support GIS, such as spreadsheet, presentation, database, and word processing software; GPS data collection hardware and software, and AutoCAD software.
5.
Evaluate hardware, software, and data storage needs to ensure the ability to manage present and future geospatial data.
6.
Knowledge of geospatial data analysis methods to perform calculations and provide analysis products in the form of maps, figures, tables, charts or other media.
7.
Produce written communications, maps and other visual representations of complex spatial information in order to present data and analyses, results and recommendations to various audiences including non-technical parties.
8.
Integrate databases, applications, and software interfaces to meet resource management needs.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, remote sensing technology and aerial imagery, and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and methods to solve problems and design new methods where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable.
10.
Use of GIS software and methods to produce custom maps, reports, briefs, and digital media products.
11.
Effective communication methods, techniques, and procedures to serve as a technical liaison and coordinate with GIS specialists in national, regional, and state offices.
12.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.