This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DoD for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as recognized expert in the specific program areas of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), independently plans, coordinates, and carries out analytical and interpretive assignments of both Military and Civil Works programs IAW program policies.

Duties

Develop geo-referenced digital databases for further use as graphic thematic displays for further GIS statistical analysis. Apply professional judgment, technical skills and knowledge in the analysis of GIS information. Coordinate with engineers, planners, and other professionals to identify and develop GIS applications and to promote the technology. Develop and train others in using procedures for geospatial data management and interchange. Use computer software to maintain and update spatial information, such as, as-built drawings and outdated maps, avoiding delays in processing map revisions, inaccurate data records and summaries. Coordinate and develop computer application software, routines, and macros to aid in data collection, editing, manipulating and generating of interim and final digital data and GIS product. Plans, coordinates, collects, and processes remote sensing and photogrammetric data through the use of an small Unmanned Arial System (sUAS) or drone and it?s related software.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Geographer: Degree: geography; or related physical or social science such as geology, meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, cartography, computer science, urban studies, or planning that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in geography, or a related field that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes planning, researching, and implementing the full scope of investigative projects requiring application of geographic concepts, approaches, and a broad understanding of geographic relationships; identify and solve problems in processing procedures, and to verify overall consistency and validity of data and products.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address GJ-APF-W2SM02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE DO NOT MAIL Louisville, KY 40201 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk