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Position Title
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Specialist (Recent Graduate)
Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Announcement Number
NRCS-23-11687330-RG-GA-JB Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 to Friday, October 28, 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? (limit characters)
2. Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program? OR,

Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.

 
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please respond to the following questions. Any experience claimed in response to the questions MUST be supported by information in your resume. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide supporting documentation may result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Geographical Information Systems Specialist at the GS-5 level or equivalent pay band in Federal Service
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Geographical Information Systems Specialist GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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3. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Geographical Information Systems Specialist at the GS 09 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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4. Select the one statement that best describes your experience developing long and short-term plans for required upgrades.
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5. Select the one statement that best describes your highest level of experience and involving knowledge of GIS software and methods to produce custom maps, reports, briefs, and digital media products.
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6. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing geological information systems products, services, and applications in support of NRCS programs and activities to enhance the ability of NRCS personnel to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present geographic databases.
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7. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience demonstrating knowledge of hardware, software, and data storage needs to ensure the ability to manage present and future geospatial data.
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8. 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.
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