What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Salary: Lakewood, CO: GS-09: $63,271 (Step 01) to $82,249 (Step 10); GS-11: $76,551 (Step 01) to $99,513 (Step 10); Rolla, MO: GS-09: $57,118 (Step 01) to $74,250 (Step 10) GS-11: $69,107 (Step 01) to $89,835 (Step 10) NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. Open to all U.S. citizens under: USGS-RES-23-12024402-DE-SER

Duties

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) serves as a national catalyst for the organization and distribution of biological, hydrological, geological, and geographical information and addresses the specific needs of the Department of the Interior and its land and resource managers. The USGS is the Nation's largest water, earth, biological science and civilian mapping agency, working in cooperation with more than 2,000 organizations across the country with numerous international communities to provide reliable, impartial, scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other customers and partners. The National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC) is an operational component within the USGS National Geospatial Directorate (NGD) which includes the NGTOC and the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. The NGTOC provides world-class geospatial technical expertise, research, and customer service for the USGS and the Nation and is responsible for the acquisition, assessment, integration, and publication of geospatial data in support of The National Map. This includes oversight of Geospatial Data Products and Services Contracts, quality validation of products and data provided by external partners and contractors, development of national standards and data models, and providing technical assistance to federal, state, local and private sector partners. The Program Analyst position is within the NGTOC Budget and Planning Section, part of the NGTOC Shared Services Office. The Shared Services Office also includes the Administrative Services, and IT Services Sections. These Sections provide support services for all NGTOC employees and other USGS staff in the Rolla and Denver Federal Facility. Overseeing one of the financially largest cost centers in the USGS, the Budget and Planning Section manages all NGTOC annual planning activities, budget formulation, coordinates quarterly project reviews, and manages a very complex budget and accounting structure that includes appropriated and reimbursable funding sources. The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst for the center. This position serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Science Technical Support Services Contract (STSSC) and Student Contractors and is responsible for all duties pertaining to these contracts. Responsible for reviewing, verifying and analyzing data for consistency with financial and program objectives and ensure adherence to rules and regulations. You will create custom reports using various sources to pull data and generate products for a variety of audiences. This position uses Federal financial and informational systems for participating in the budgeting and managing of accounts to ensure the Center has a successful closeout. This position also coordinates with employees from various offices including, NGTOC, OAFM, OAG, etc. Also included in the position's responsibilities are to execute various budgetary analysis functions relating to current and future resource allocations, budget trends, cost effectiveness, budget availability, and funding availability at varying degrees of effort. These operations are carried out at both NGTOC locations (Lakewood, CO and Rolla, MO). As a Program Analyst within the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center, some of your specific duties will include:

Requirements

Qualifications

For GS-09: Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-9 level: One year of specialized experience in or directly related to this position that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-7 level work include assisting in: Procurement management Proficient at estimating budgetary resource requirements. Able to complete complex assignments. **OR applicants may substitute successful completion of 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B or J.D if related). (36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours, or the equivalent). **OR a combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and graduate education (as described above) that is beyond the first year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE). For GS-11: Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-11 level: One year of specialized experience in or directly related to this position that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-9 level work: Advanced procurement management Advanced at estimating budgetary resource requirements. Able to complete complex assignments independently. **OR applicants may substitute successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (such as an LL.M, if related). (54 semester hours, 81 quarter hours, or the equivalent). **OR a combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and graduate education (as described above) that is beyond the second year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE). You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs .

Additional Information:

Reasonable Accommodation Requests:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire.

Contacts

• Address NGTOC MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Mail Stop 600 Reston, VA 20192 US
• Name: Sally Ruskowski
• Phone: 703 648-7437
• Email: [email protected]