This position is located on a District, Forest Supervisor's Office or Regional Office in the Southern Region. The incumbent has responsibility for supporting managers and resource specialists in the use of geospatial technology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for land, natural resources and ecosystem management. For additional information about the duties of this position, please see the Education section for position and contact information.

Duties

Duties listed below are for full performance level GS-09 positions. Works with managers and resource specialists to determine type, amount and level of information required to develop and analyze ecosystem management alternatives. Applies applicable principles to facilitate geospatial model design and analysis procedures related to natural resource and relevant socio-economic data and products. Operates complex computer systems and software packages and uses established procedures to produce intricately detailed maps and graphics for the many varied Forest resource programs, planning documents, and a variety of other requirements. Duties listed below are for full performance level GS-11 positions. Assesses quality, compatibility, and limitations of various data used in a wide array of land management and planning efforts. Provides expertise and makes recommendations on the development and application of geospatial analysis processes, protocols and solutions to mission critical resource management issues. Applies geographic and cartographic principles to the resolution of multi-disciplinary issues in geospatial database construction and map compilation. Provides advice on the implementation, management, analysis, and use of geospatial information. Duties listed below are for full performance level GS-12 positions. The position provides leadership in the development and use of spatial data and advanced geospatial technological applications, and serves as principal technical advisor on Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Coordinates input from managers and resource specialists to determine type, amount and level of information required to develop and analyze ecosystem management alternatives. Develops and interprets conceptual, mathematical and computer models for geospatial applications. Operates complex computer systems and software packages and develops procedures to produce intricately detailed maps and graphics for the many varied Forest resource programs, planning documents, and a variety of other requirements. Provides advice on the implementation, management, analysis, and use of geospatial information. Serves as technical point of contact.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled in any of the job series listed below. Basic Requirement: 0101 Series: Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience -- that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. GS-0401 Series: Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major field of study that included 24 semester hours in course work in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Related course work generally refers to courses that may be accepted as part of the program major. OR Combination of education and experience that included 24 semester hours in course work in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, AND experience sufficient to demonstrate that I possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation that is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field needed to perform the work of the occupation. GS-1301: Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS-09 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level; OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Qualifying specialized experience is defined as one or more of the following: Participated in developing data dictionaries, data models, and metadata for multi-disciplinary information and geospatial applications; Participated in the manipulation and analysis of geospatial data linking a variety of resources such as socio-economics, land, air, water, timber, recreation, wildlife, fisheries and/or special management areas; Created increasingly more complex thematic map products and presentation materials using established automated map and chart making processes; Applied basic geographic and cartographic principles to the resolution of more complicated issues in geospatial database construction and map compilation. For the GS-11 Level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level; OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related; OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.). Qualifying specialized experience is defined as one or more of the following: Worked with managers and resource specialists to determine type, amount and level of information required to develop and analyze ecosystem management alternatives; Assisted with developing data dictionaries, data models and metadata for multi-disciplinary information and geospatial applications; Applied applicable principles to facilitate geospatial model design and analysis procedures related to natural resource and relevant socio-economic data and products; Operated complex computer systems and software packages and used established procedures to produce intricately detailed maps and graphics for a variety of natural resource programs and planning documents; conducted training and provide technical assistance to geographical information systems (GIS) software users in the development, storage, retrieval and analysis of data and outputs. For the GS-12 Level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Qualifying specialized experience is defined as two or more of the following: Provided expertise and recommendations to the development and application of geospatial analysis processes, protocols and solutions for resource and project management issues; applied advanced principles to facilitate geospatial model design and analysis, accommodate new situations and resolve novel or obscure problems; oversee resource information to facilitate data life cycle management and the organization and maintenance for multi-discipline resource information and data; coordinated input from managers and specialists to determine type, amount and level of information required to develop and analyze ecosystem management alternatives; compiled natural resource, topographic, and cartographic data to create maps and presentation materials, for a variety of planning, assessment and decision activities; maintained liaison with internal and external organizations and individuals related to geographic information systems and mapping; conducted training and provide technical assistance to geographical information systems (GIS) software users in the development, storage, retrieval and analysis of data and outputs. 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

See above for education that may be qualifying for the GS-09 and GS-11 grade levels. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for the GS-12.

Number of Positions	Location	Full Performance Level	Contact Name	Contact Email	Contact Phone #
1	Asheville, NC	11	Michelle Aldridge	[email protected]	828-707-8391
1	Brent, AL; Montgomery, AL; Laurel, MS; Forest, MS; Rolling Fork,MS; Wiggins, MS; Meadville ,MS; Ackerman, MS; Oxford, MS or Jackson, MS	12	Stephanie Allison	[email protected]	601-965-1657
1	Cleveland, Uncoi, Greeneville, Benton, Tellico Plains, TN; Gainesville, GA; Roanoke, VA; or Asheville, NC	12	Chris Joyner	[email protected]	270-350-3693
2	Gainesville, GA	11	Taylor Hughes	[email protected]	770-297-3061
1	Golden Pond, KY	12	John Westbrook	[email protected]	270-924-2204
1	Hot Springs, VA or Natural Bridge Station, VA	9	Chris MacDonald	[email protected]	540-265-5135
2	Hot Springs, AR	9	David Money	[email protected]	501-321-5256
1	Lufkin, TX	9	Rob Potts	[email protected]	505-629-6799
1	Lufkin, TX	11	Rob Potts	[email protected]	505-629-6799
1	Meadville, MS	9	Michael Everett	[email protected]	601-384-5876
2	Montgomery, AL	11	Dagmar Thurmond	[email protected]	334-241-8148
1	Norton or Marion, VA	9	Chris MacDonald	[email protected]	540-265-5135
1	Pineville, LA	11	Stephen Lincoln	[email protected]	318-290-7752
1	Remote within 275 driving miles of the Regional Office in Atlanta, GA	9	Geoff Holden	[email protected]	803-561-4031
1	Remote within 275 driving miles of the Regional Office in Atlanta, GA	11	Doug Shipley	[email protected]	404-347-2590
1	Remote within 275 driving miles of the Regional Office in Atlanta, GA	12	Forrest Decker	[email protected]	404-764-9025
1	Remote within 275 driving miles of the Regional Office in Atlanta, GA	12	Geoff Holden	[email protected]	803-561-4031
1	Roanoke, VA	9	Chris MacDonald	[email protected]	540-265-5135
1	Roanoke, VA	11	Chris MacDonald	[email protected]	540-265-5135
1	Roanoke, VA	12	Chris MacDonald	[email protected]	540-265-5135
1	Umatilla, FL	11	Carrie Sekerak	[email protected]	352-644-1140
1	Winchester, KY	9	John Hutchinson	[email protected]	859-745-3120
1	Winchester, KY	11	John Hutchinson	[email protected]	859-745-3120

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]