- Position Title
- GIS Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1549-YOSE-23-11760322-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 10, 2023 to Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
3.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Assessment 1
This interdisciplinary position may be filled in any of the following series: Geographer GS-0150, Biologist GS-0401, General Physical Science GS-1301 and Cartographer GS-1370. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Make sure your resume supports the response you select.
1.
From the description below, select the best response that best describes how you meet the basic requirements for a Geographer position, GS-0150.
2.
From the description below, select the best response that best describes how you meet the basic requirements for a Biologist position, GS-0401.
3.
From the description below, select the best response that best describes how you meet the basic requirements for a Physical Scientist position, GS-1301.
4.
From the description below, select the best response that best describes how you meet the basic requirements for a Cartographer position, GS-1370.
5.
From the descriptions below, please select the response that best describes your specialized experience to perform the duties of an Interdisciplinary GIS Specialist, series GS-0150, 0401, 1301, and/or 1370-9, in order to meet the Additional Qualification Requirement for this position.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience, education and/or training carrying out each task using the scale provided. Please select only one letter for each item.
Database Management Systems
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Design, develop, and manage geospatial databases, including conversion of digital data in various formats.
7.
Use ArcGIS or similar software tools to restructure geospatial databases and improve data management flow to increase efficacy and decrease processing time.
8.
Design and develop spatial data inventories and cross linkages within relational database management systems (RDMS) to ensure software and data structure compatibility.
9.
Write scripts or develop custom tools to manage data and/or geospatial database processes, e.g. publishing feature services, compressing databases.
10.
Process data through appropriate software routines to produce map layers for printing, publication to map services, or electronic media.
11.
Operate mapping or survey grade GPS survey equipment in field surveys, planning projects and/or processing field data for export into GIS database.
Planning and Evaluating
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Assist with long- and short-term planning and/or management activities of Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
13.
Assist in the development or refinement of standards to ensure project consistency and effectiveness.
14.
Work with a diverse group of technicians, specialists, and managers to coordinate and implement geospatial applications.
15.
Coordinate with other staff to identify and/or schedule hardware/software processing needs and upgrades.
16.
Recommend changes to localized procedures and methods.
17.
Develop and/or implement quality control and assurance guidelines for geospatial data projects.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Provide technical user support to troubleshoot problems related to geospatial data, GIS hardware, and/or software.
19.
Instruct others in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and related technologies.
20.
Reconcile coding errors and resolve technical problems.
21.
Create compliant metadata to Federal standards for geospatial data and map services used in web mapping applications.
22.
Design and develop web maps and web mapping applications such as dashboards using feature services or other techniques.
Technology Application
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Perform spatial analyses and database queries to support park management activities.
24.
Create maps to the scale and accuracy required and clearly represent thematic data according to accepted cartographic standards to effectively communicate the information required.
25.
Design and customize web maps and forms to use in mobile GIS apps such as Survey123 Connect or ArcGIS Field Maps for field data collection.
26.
Operate high accuracy (2 meters or better) GNSS equipment in field surveys, planning projects, and/or processing field data for export into GIS databases.
27.
Apply concepts of datums and coordinate systems to accurately create, edit, combine, and display GIS and GNSS data.