- Position Title
- Geographic Information Systems Specialist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R8GVA-12067324-DP-AM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 31, 2023 to Friday, August 4, 2023
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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
4.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your education and/or experience. Mark only one response for each question.
Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS IF QUALIFYING ON EDUCATION OR A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your education and/or experience. Mark only one response for each question.
Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS IF QUALIFYING ON EDUCATION OR A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.
1.
Select the statement that reflects your education for the 0101 series and/or experience. To be minimally qualified for this position, you must possess the required degree or a combination of education and experience.
2.
Select the statement that reflects your education for the 0401 series and/or experience. To be minimally qualified for this position, you must possess the required degree or a combination of education and experience.
3.
Select the statement that reflects your education for the 1301 series and/or experience. To be minimally qualified for this position, you must possess the required degree or a combination of education and experience.
4.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Geographic Information Systems Specialist, GS-0101/0401/1301-09 position. Please select only one response.
5.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Geographic Information Systems Specialist, GS-0101/0401/1301-11 position. Please select only one response.
6.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Geographic Information Systems Specialist, GS-0101/0401/1301-12 position. Please select only one response.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Compile natural resource, topographic and cartographic data for a variety of management decision-making documents and/or research scientists and field research personnel.
8.
Operate computer systems and software packages to produce maps and graphics for organization resource programs and planning documents.
9.
Apply geographic and cartographic principles to resolve multi-disciplinary issues in database construction and map compilation.
10.
Compile natural resource, topographic, and cartographic data for creation of maps and materials, used in a variety of planning, assessment and decision activities.
11.
Operate complex computer systems and software packages (i.e. Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and traditional GIS software programs) and develop procedures to produce intricately detailed maps and graphics.
12.
Work with managers and resource specialists/research scientists to determine type, amount and level of information required to develop and analyze ecosystem management alternatives.
13.
Assist with developing data dictionaries, data models, and metadata for multi-disciplinary information and geospatial applications.
14.
Convert geospatial information and remote sensing imagery into GIS databases.
15.
Assist with the organization and maintenance of resource information and data to facilitate analysis across multiple disciplines.
16.
Oversee data life cycle management and the organization and maintenance of multi-discipline resource information and data.
17.
Coordinate input from managers and specialists to determine type, amount and level of information required to develop and analyze ecosystem management alternatives.
18.
Assess quality, compatibility, and limitations of various data used in a wide array of land management and planning efforts.
19.
Develop data dictionaries, data models, and metadata for multi-disciplinary information and geospatial applications.
20.
Coordinate conversion of geospatial information and remote sensing imagery into databases.
21.
Provide recommendations on sources, standards, integrity, compatibility, and cost efficiency of natural resource and socio-economic information.
22.
Communicate with a variety of groups and individuals concerning geospatial programs and data.
23.
Conduct informal training and provide technical assistance to software users in the development, storage, retrieval and analysis of data.
24.
Maintain liaison with internal and external organizations and individuals related to geographic information systems and mapping.
25.
Provide advice on the implementation, management, analysis, and use of geospatial information.
26.
Conduct formal and informal training and provide technical assistance to software users in the development, storage, retrieval and analysis of data and outputs.
27.
Apply applicable principles to facilitate geospatial model design and analysis procedures related to natural resource and socio-economic data and products.
28.
Manipulate and analyze geospatial data to support resource management decisions for such things as multiple resource, jurisdictional and ownership units, a large geographical region, biometrics, data visualization and analytics and/or data applications.
29.
Perform multi-scale and/or multi-resource analysis in support of planning, analysis, and monitoring activities.
30.
Provide expertise and make recommendations on development and application of geospatial analysis processes, protocols and solutions.
31.
Apply advanced principles to facilitate geospatial model design and analysis, accommodate new situations and resolve novel or obscure problems.
32.
Develop conceptual and mathematical models and perform multi-scale/multi-resource analysis in support of planning, analysis and monitoring activities.
33.
Use spatial statistical tools for modeling geospatial data to simulate, estimate, interpolate, and predict natural processes and linkages with human uses and values.
34.
Analyze geospatial data to support resource management decisions for multiple resource, jurisdictional, and ownership units.
35.
Provide leadership in the development and use of spatial data and advanced geospatial technological applications.
36.
Serve as principal technical advisor on geographic information systems.
37.
Develop geospatial program goals in conjunction with resource management objectives and organizational business requirements.
38.
Advise staff regarding project planning including acquisition, contracting, timelines, data analysis capabilities, and budgeting.
39.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
40.
I understand that there are only four (4) position that are remote with a location that is negotiable within 275 driving miles of the Regional Office in Atlanta, GA and no further negotiation is authorized.
41.
I certify that I have read the Required Documents (and all associated links) section of the vacancy announcement and I understand which documents are required to be attached and which documents should not be attached to my application. I understand that I will not be able to submit additional documents and/or information once the vacancy announcement has closed.
42.
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.