Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Coeur d'Alene or Cottonwood, Idaho. Information about Northern Idaho and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Responsible for the acquisition and management of a wide range of spatial information required to support the management of public lands. Digitize geographic information by translating raw land-based data into code. Reconcile coding errors and resolves complex technical problems. Accesse and edit spatial data in Geodatabases and/or other Relational Database Management Systems. Define data need parameters for specific geospatial projects and/or assignments. Configure and administer multiuser geodatabases. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with groups, individuals, agencies, and the public. Work with a diverse group of resource specialists, planners, and managers to coordinate and implement geospatial applications and incorporate GIS resource data into planning documents. Assist in the integration of Enterprise GIS with long and short term planning and management activities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• May require a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For GS-07: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Under the guidance and direction of a higher level specialist and/or supervisor: developed mapping and projects and data layer files; completed smaller segments of long term or broader scope geospatial analysis projects; developed simple geospatial information management databases; performed transactional assignments with the administration and management of geospatial data. -OR- Education: earned a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related competencies necessary to satisfy the minimum qualifications and perform the duties of the position. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. For GS-09: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Under close supervision, completed well-precedented projects and assignments associated with coordinating a geospatial program; assisted with resolving moderately complex GIS issues; Digitized geographic information by translating raw land-based data into code; provided technical user support for recurring problems related to GIS hardware and application software.. -OR- Education: earned a master's or equivalent degree; or have completed 2 full years of progressiviely higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D. (if related). Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. For GS-11: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: applied a full range of geospatial analytical techniques to identify, interpret, and resolve moderately complex GIS issues; administered the local geospatial program by coordinating specific projects and data entry/digitizing activities, generating end user products, and maintained all applicable data bases; prepared and/or provided input on contract specifications and scopes of work.. -OR- Education: earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or, have 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Work Environment: The work is primarily in an office/computer room environment. Occasional fieldwork may be required. Fieldwork is in support of resource mapping projects and involves extended days of travel, sometimes in poor weather conditions. The incumbent must be comfortable with less than ideal conditions in remote settings in the accomplishment of mapping projects.

Education

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM Idaho State Office BLM Idaho State Office, ID-953 1387 South Vinnell Way Boise, ID 83709-3904 US
• Name: Idaho HR
• Phone: 208-373-3921
• Email: [email protected]