- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- WO-1614-DSC-25-12636156-IMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 11, 2024 to Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
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.
2.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
4.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Due Weight Performance
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Interdisciplinary Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Basic Requirements for the Interdisciplinary Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist position
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience or education as it pertains to the basic requirements for the Geography Series, GS-0150-11/12 position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience or education as it pertains to the basic requirements for the Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences, GS-0401-11/12 position.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience or education as it pertains to the basic requirements for the General Physical Science Series, GS-1301-11/12 position.
4.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience or education as it pertains to the basic requirements for the Cartography Series, GS-1370-11/12 position.
Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the Interdisciplinary Geographer/Biologist/Physical Scientist/Cartographer position.
5.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Interdisciplinary Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist work at the GS-11 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
6.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Interdisciplinary Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist work at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Cartography - Knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the research, design, development, or revision of maps, charts, and related cartographic products, and photogrammatic and cartographic processing.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Creates and maintains geospatial information and other related databases in compliance with national data standards and cartographic policies and procedures.
8.
Plan, develop, and coordinate maps to support park planning and special studies.
9.
Conduct analysis of geospatial data and creating cartographic representations of the results.
10.
Assists and/or instructs users on the proper use of cartographic products and geospatial data.
11.
Defines GIS data needs for planning and leads others in formulating strategies to meet project-specific needs
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Interacts with a variety of customers and stakeholders, including parks, regions, offices, other public agencies, contractors, and university partners to coordinate GIS data development, data sharing, project goals and timelines.
13.
Communicate, both orally and in writing, effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and skill levels related to GIS applications and products.
14.
Provides high quality mapping products for inclusion in planning documents to customers in a timely manner.
15.
Engage stakeholders and the public in planning processes through the use of GIS products to better understand community interests and needs.
Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information, organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Use, develop, and implement computer software solutions, applications, data standards and/or enterprise geospatial platforms to assist with data analysis and cartographic products and services.
17.
Make GIS technical information accessible to a variety of internal and external audiences.
18.
Experience with data mining of all available geospatial data in support of various mapping needs for planning projects.
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Maintain databases in coordination with park, region, and program offices for update, storage, and retrieval of the electronic data associated with planning projects.
Verification Statement
20.
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 CFR 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.