- Position Title
- Geographer/Physical Scientist (NGDA Coordinator)
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-RES-24-12174188-DE-SER Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 20, 2023 to Monday, December 4, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements.
2.
Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Basic Requirements for GS-0150: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Geographers.
2.
Basic Requirements for GS-1301: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Physical Scientists.
3.
GS-14: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes experience.
4.
Work cooperatively, and effectively with senior officials, scientists, managers, technical personnel, and/or representatives of professional organizations, both nationally and internationally, to achieve strategic project goals.
5.
Experience providing advice and recommendations to senior leadership on implementation of or compliance with statutory or regulatory requirements and procedures, including interpreting statutory and regulatory provisions, representing stakeholders in negotiations with State or federal agencies or private parties, and preparing detailed written or presentation materials to support such responsibilities.
6.
Maintain current familiarity with work being done by others in advancing National Spatial Data Infrastructure, National Geospatial Data Assets and in geospatial data and technology through consultation and communication with leading authorities in industry, universities and state and Federal agencies throughout the country and active participation in national scientific professional organizations and the scientific community.
7.
Provide the position title(s) and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
8.
Represent the federal government, FGDC, or other organization in professional meetings and conferences being cognizant of the roles, priorities, audience, and nature of the information, and develop and give briefings - communicating vision, implementation strategies, and associated priorities and issues.
9.
Provide the position title(s) and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
10.
Plan, coordinate or implement programs/projects that advance national, state, local or multi-organizational geospatial coordination. (Select all the apply)
11.
Provide the position title(s) and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
12.
Develop and implement an integrated geospatial information management plan (including data collection, storage, management, dissemination, and disposal, performing QA/QC validation and ensuring data is accessible and in compliance with requirements for data handling, metadata, and archiving).
13.
I have experience: (Select all that apply)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
Do you have in-depth knowledge of the Geospatial Data Act of 2018?
15.
Provide the position title(s) and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
Do you have in-depth knowledge of the policy and regulatory framework impacting federal geospatial programs?
17.
I have experience interpreting and/or implementing the following statutes, policy, guidance, and or standards. (Select all that apply)
18.
Provide the position title(s) and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates the experience related to your response.
19.
I have communicated with the following groups of people to explain regulations, policies, and/or procedures: (Select all that apply)
20.
This position requires establishing and maintaining effective relationships with agency officials and personnel in the public and/or private sector. Choose the statement(s) that describe the services you provided as a regular part of your job.
21.
I have familiarity or experience with the following Data Themes: (Select all that apply)
22.
I have experience working with representatives from the following sectors: (Select all that apply)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
23.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.