- Position Title
- GIS Specialist Interdisciplinary
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-NERO-25-12659884-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 13, 2025 to Friday, January 17, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
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 veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
- are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
5.
1. Are you the spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty?
-OR-
2. Are you a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty?
-OR-
3. Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit documentation verifying active duty status; and documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
-OR-
2. Are you a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty?
-OR-
3. Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit documentation verifying active duty status; and documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
Preferences
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Due Weight - Performance Appraisal
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, GS-0150/0401/1301/1370-9 position. Your resume and responses to this assessment questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you are among the best qualified applicants.
INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS - GEOGRAPHER, 0150
1.
Please select the response below that best indicates how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for a Geographer, GS-0150 position. You must submit proof of your degree, course work or experience. If claiming experience, you must provide a detailed description of your experience on your resume. Failure to provide transcripts, course work or detailed descriptions of experience will cause you to lose consideration for this position.
INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS - BIOLOGIST, 0401
2.
Please select the response below that best indicates how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for a Biologist, GS-0401 position. You must submit proof of your degree, course work or experience. If claiming experience, you must provide a detailed description of your experience on your resume. Failure to provide transcripts, course work or detailed descriptions of experience will cause you to lose consideration for this position.
INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS - PHYSICAL SCIENTIST, 1301
3.
Please select the response below that best indicates how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for a Physical Scientist, GS-1301 position. You must submit proof of your degree, course work or experience. If claiming experience, you must provide a detailed description of your experience on your resume. Failure to provide transcripts, course work or detailed descriptions of experience will cause you to lose consideration for this position.
INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS - CARTOGRAPHER, 1370
4.
Please select the response below that best indicates how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for a Cartographer, GS-1370 position. You must submit proof of your degree, course work or experience. If claiming experience, you must provide a detailed description of your experience on your resume. Failure to provide transcripts, course work or detailed descriptions of experience will cause you to lose consideration for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
5.
In addition to the Individual Occupational Requirements, you must meet one of the following requirements in order to meet the minimum qualifications for the Interdisciplinary, GS-0150/0401/1301/1370-9 position. Select the one response that best describes how you meet the requirements for the position. Select only ONE response. If you select more than one response or leave the question blank, you will be rated ineligible.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Create and maintain geospatial information and other related databases in compliance with national data standards and cartographic policies and procedures.
7.
Plan, develop, and coordinate maps supporting land acquisition, special projects, proposed new units, legislative boundary expansions and land management activities.
8.
Conduct analysis of geospatial data and create cartographic representations of the results.
9.
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.
10.
Provide instruction in the proper use of cartographic products and geospatial data.
11.
Manage workloads effectively by communicating with other realty staff about priorities, project complexity, source data availability and other factors.
12.
Work independently and/or as a part of a team to revise, update, and validate existing land status maps, databases, and online map products using up-to-date Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD).
13.
Conduct data mining of all available geospatial data in support of various mapping projects.
14.
Maintain databases in support of project management for update, storage, and retrieval of the electronic data associated with property ownership.
15.
Assist and coordinate with higher graded cartographers, realty, land survey, and attorney staff to determine project requirements and related cartographic output and products required to address land acquisition and realty management issues, some under tight deadlines.
16.
Use source materials and GIS data to resolve conflicts, conduct analysis and create hardcopy and online cartographic products/services supporting land management.
17.
Prepare legislative maps, land status maps, and other special exhibits as needed for various projects involving potential boundary adjustments and land management decisions.
18.
Analyze GIS and other geospatial information of varying scales and content and recommend solutions to various land status and realty management problems.
19.
Interact with a variety of customers and stakeholders, including agency staff, private landowners, local officials, other public agencies, contractors, and conservation organizations to coordinate GIS data development, data sharing, project goals and timelines.
20.
Communicate, both orally and in writing, effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
21.
Provide final mapping products to customers in a timely manner.
22.
Provide oral and written instructions, advice or recommendations related to GIS applications and products in an effective and professional manner.
QTMate Secondary Assessment
23.
When integrating spatial data from multiple sources, which of the following steps is most critical for ensuring data accuracy and consistency?
24.
You are creating a map for a non-technical audience to display land acquisition priorities. Which of the following design elements should you prioritize?
25.
A field office reports that their cadastral data is misaligned with aerial imagery. What is the most likely cause?
26.
What is the primary purpose of the Buffer tool in GIS?
27.
Why is metadata essential for GIS datasets in a federal land management context?