- Position Title
- Geospatial Systems Specialist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R1GV-12135549-DP-DC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 21, 2023 to Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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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.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Geospatial Systems Specialist, GS-0301-09/11 position with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
Your responses to the Basic Requirements and Specialized Experience questions, as well as the other questions in the questionnaire, in conjunction with the information provided in your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet one of the basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If your transcripts do not show the specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. You may need to submit transcripts for multiple degrees earned or schools attended. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Geospatial Systems Specialist, GS-0301-09/11. Mark only response for each question.
1.
From the statements below, select the one response that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Geospatial Systems Specialist, GS-0301-09. Please select only one response.
2.
From the statements below, select the one response that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Geospatial Systems Specialist, GS-0301-11. Please select only one response.
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. Your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Perform multi-resource analysis to support planning of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities for the unit.
4.
Determine project planning procedures to reconcile large amounts of data for geographic information analysis.
5.
Assist with developing geospatial metadata for multi-disciplinary information application use.
6.
Apply geospatial model design procedures to analyze geospatial data for multiple resources.
7.
Provide expertise on the application of geospatial analysis protocols to resolve mission critical resource management issues.
8.
Serve as technical authority on geospatial information (GIS) to evaluate advances in geospatial technology for the unit geospatial program.
9.
Provide technical assistance to geospatial information (GIS) software users in the development of standards for analysis of GIS data.
10.
Analyze the relationships between various natural resources to develop geospatial protocols for solutions on natural resource management projects.
11.
Determine level of information required to analyze ecosystem management alternatives for development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
12.
Assist with the maintenance of resource data to facilitate analysis for multiple resource applications.
13.
Work with resource specialist to determine type of information needed for multi-resource analysis projects.
14.
Assist with geospatial data management to create information management policies for the unit.
15.
Analyze ecosystem management alternatives to assess limitations of various data used for a wide array of land management planning efforts.
16.
Support multi-resource planning to integrate data in a variety of formats for resolving various issues.
17.
Manage environmental geospatial databases to provide oversight of data management practices for the unit.
18.
Develop long-range action plans using technological advances to create operational procedures for operating unit personnel.
19.
Support managers in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for ecosystem management usage.
20.
Assist in routine duties related to the analysis of relationships between various resources for support on multi-disciplinary land projects.
21.
Provide recommendations on cost efficiency of natural resource data acquisitions for the unit.
22.
Communicate effectively with a variety of groups concerning geospatial programs to assist with analysis of resource information for the unit.
23.
Support resource specialists in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for land management usage.
24.
Maintain resource data to facilitate analysis across multiple disciplines for organizational resource planning.
25.
Provide technical expertise in the development of the geospatial program in order to resolve a wide variety of complex natural resource management issues.
26.
Work with diverse groups at all levels of the agency to advise on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program goals for the unit.
27.
Assist with geographic information systems to establish procedures for the unit geospatial program.
28.
Develop cartographic maps to display socio-economic data for analysis of geospatial information.
29.
Collect Topographic data to create presentation materials for environmental assessments projects.
30.
Assist with remote sensing applications in order to apply established methods for the local geospatial program.
31.
Apply cartographic principles to the resolution of multi-disciplinary issues in geospatial database construction for the unit.
32.
Operate complex computer systems to develop procedures for planning natural resource cartography projects for the unit.
33.
Create cartographic maps to convey basic geospatial information that display natural resource data for external use.
34.
Coordinate conversion of geospatial information to create remote sensing imagery for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
35.
Compile cartographic data for creation of thematic map products for multi-disciplinary resource management planning.
36.
Assemble appropriate map products to support natural resource management decisions for the agency.
37.
Operate complex software packages to produce intricately detailed maps for varied agency resource programs.
38.
Develop data dictionaries using multi-disciplinary metadata information for creation of geospatial applications.
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 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.
41.
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.