- Position Title
- GIS Specialist Interdisciplinary
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1540-YELL-25-12610123IMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 16, 2024 to Monday, December 30, 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:
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.
- 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 federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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 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 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.
4.
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).
5.
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 series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
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 this Interdisciplinary Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist, GS-12. This interdisciplinary position may be filled in any of the following series: Geographer GS-0150, Biologist GS-0401, Physical Scientist GS-1301, and Cartographer GS-1370.
Your responses to the questions in this questionnaire, in conjunction with the information provided in your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Please note: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the course requirements for the series(s) you are applying for. If you do not provide information that clearly shows how your completed college coursework meets the requirements, you will be rated ineligible. PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS Unofficial transcripts are accepted, they must identify college or university name, each course taken, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and semester completed.
Basic Requirement for Interdisciplinary Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist, GS-0150, GS-0401, GS-1301 or GS-1370.
1.
From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic education requirements for a Geography GS-0150.
2.
From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic education requirements for a Natural Resources Management/Biological Sciences GS-0401.
3.
From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic education requirements for the Physical Scientist GS-1301 series.
4.
From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic education requirements for a Cartography GS-1370.
Specialized Experience
5.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience for the Interdisciplinary Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist GS-12 position. 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 the requirements of this question, you will be rated ineligible.
For questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application. If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified.
Data Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Use GIS software tools to restructure and improve geodatabase structure and data management flow to increase efficiency.
7.
Create compliant metadata to Federal standards including the posting of geospatial data and its metadata to web-based databases.
8.
Develop and implement effective ArcGIS online database for park.
9.
Check data products, evaluate data accuracy, quality and spatial integrity, to produce data and information that meets user requirements.
10.
Operate mapping or survey grade GPS survey equipment in field surveys, planning projects and/or processing field data for export into GIS database.
Modeling and Simulation
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Use ESRI software, python scripts, and/or database software such as SQL Server or Microsoft Access to query data and streamline spatial data management processes.
12.
Perform spatial analysis of vector data (proximity, feature extraction, selection queries, etc.) to identify landscape patterns.
13.
Perform spatial analysis of raster data including three-dimensional (3D) analysis (cost/distance, overlay/math, surface creation, time series analysis, etc.).
14.
Utilize GIS software tools to create field data collection workflows, methodologies and applications.
Leadership
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Lead others in the office to prioritize, plan and execute GIS support for natural, cultural, and facilities/infrastructure projects.
16.
Assist others in prioritizing, planning and executing GIS field support for natural, cultural, and facilities/infrastructure projects including scheduling field projects, following communication procedures, determining equipment and personnel needs, and following safety protocols.
17.
Lead others to manage, maintain, and support equipment and instruments required for GIS projects.
Technology Application
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Create, edit, present, document and disseminate spatial information using GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS online or similar.
19.
Design and develop web maps and applications using web map services or other techniques.
20.
Develop cartographic products for a wide variety of audiences and purposes.
21.
Train others in the use of GPS hardware and software including GPS receivers such as Garmin, Trimble, EOS, tablets or similar, and in the use of GIS products and applications such as Field Maps or Survey 1-2-3 for ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online or similar.
22.
Support training and use of mobile mapping applications and products.
Interpersonal Skills
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Communicate effectively about GIS related topics with a wide variety of staff to address needs and questions including technical information to non-technical audiences.
24.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people having a wide range of understanding of GIS technology.
25.
As part of a team, work with staff from other divisions and/or external partners.
26.
Manage work to meet cross-divisional needs and/or quickly changing priorities.
27.
Maintain professional relationships with other federal, state, and private agencies and organizations to facilitate data procurement and sharing, and cooperation on a variety of GIS, information management, research, and resources-related projects.