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.
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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:
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.
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.
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Preferences
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Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
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Would you accept a term appointment?
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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.
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You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility.
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Assessment 1
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Thank you for your interest in the Geographic Information System Specialist Interdisciplinary GS-0401-1301-1370-11 position with the National Park Service. This position may be filled in any one of the following professional occupational series: Biologist, GS-0401; Physical Scientist, GS-1301, or Cartographer, GS-1370. You must meet the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's (OPM), Basic Requirements for each series you wish to be considered for, AND also meet OPM's Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific positions. Your responses in this questionnaire, in conjunction with the information provided in your completed resume, will be evaluated to determine and verify your qualifications. Read all responses closely before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response for each question, or leave the question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet at least one of the Basic Requirements AND the Qualification Standards, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive further consideration. YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT YOUR RESPONSES IN THIS QUESTIONNAIRE. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE: Please submit a copy of your transcripts or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies for each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you do not submit specific course work information as described above, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before your entrance-on-duty, if selected).
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Basic Requirement for Biologist, GS-0401:
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From the description below, select the one response that best describe how your background meets the basic education requirements for Biologist, GS-0401.
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Basic Requirement for Physical Scientist, GS-1301:
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From the description below, select the one response that best describe how your background meets the basic education requirements for Physical Scientist, GS-1301.
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Basic Requirements for Cartographer, GS-1370:
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From the description below, select the one response that best describe how your background meets the basic education requirements for Cartographer, GS-1370.
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In addition to meeting at least one of the Basic Requirements (1-4), you must also possess the following OPM's Qualification Standards. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience AND/OR educational requirements for this position at the GS-11 level. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these qualification standards, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive further consideration.
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For the task statements below, select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The task statements were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe the experience that supports your answers to the task statements below, in your resume or application materials. Each of your responses must be supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Operate a variety of Geographic Information System and remote sensing software, including ArcGIS Desktop (v10.x or greater), ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Onkline, ERDAS Imagine, Global Mapper, etc.
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Design and develop appropriate geospatial data outputs and products such as paper maps, web mapping applications, graphics, and reports.
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Create and work with geospatial database applications such as MS Access, PostgreSQL, or other database software to implement federal data standards and development protocols.
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Automate data management and analysis routines using scripting languages such as Python, Arcade, JavaScript or other.
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Use Geographic Information System technology, techniques, and procedures to conduct analysis, develop summary reports and graphics.
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Use mapping grade and/or survey grade Global Positioning System/Global Navigation Satellite System equipment, such as Trimble and/or use mobile devices and applications, such as Collector for ArcGIS, to collect and record field data.
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Use Geographic Information System software to design, implement and train others in field data collection and field data management workflows.
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Plan, execute, train others and supervise field work in remote environments to generate or verify ground information.
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Collect and process field data from advanced aerial and ground-based survey equipment such as LiDAR, Total Stations and SX10s and Global Navigation Satellite System survey and mapping equipment.
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Integrate field data with Geographic Information Systems including advanced knowledge and understanding of datums and projections.
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Create, manage and training others in data stewardship and web mapping services using applications such as ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS or other proprietary or open source software.
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Develop and manage web mapping applications through ArcGIS Online, JavaScript, or other technologies.
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Use enterprise architecture, database management, geospatial architecture, and cloud-based systems to manage and share a variety of resource data.
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Develop custom webmapping and map-based mobile applications using commercial and/or open source technology such as Esri API, Mapbox, OSM and Leaflet.
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USe Geographic Information System-related programming languages such as Python or Arcade to automate routine workflows and modify or develop custom applications.
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Analyze complex Geographic Information System themes and relational data using spatial modeling technology to create new understandings of resources and geographic relationships.
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Develop 3D modeling displays of geographic data.
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Devise and conduct custom analysis of geospatial data using state of the art technology and methods and develop reports of findings and conclusions.
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Use advanced modeling techniques such as kriging, inverse distance weighting, etc. with advanced algorithms such as geometric means, variable weighting, etc. to model spatial distributions for present and future (predictive models).
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Provide formal training and technical guidance to employees on Geographic Information System and field data collection applications.
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Provide expert advice to supervisors, officials, or managers covering a broad range of cartographic or Geographic Information System activities.
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Make presentations at meetings or conferences that address Geographic Information System-related topics.
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Develop and provide formal training courses and update/revise/maintain course content.
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Lead project teams in development and provision of formal and informal training in Geographic Information System and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (Global Positioning System) field data collection.
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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