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Job opening: Geographic Information Specialist

Salary: $69 107 - 89 835 per year
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: Provides leadership in development and use of advanced geospatial technological applications and spatial data to support 596th Trans BDE mission and base operations; to include subordinate unit, 834th Trans BDE. Serves as spatial data coordinator and Geographic Information System administrator to the Director of Public Works. This is a Term position not-to-exceed 13 months. This is an obligated position. See "Additional Information" section for Term and Obligated positions.

Duties

Designs, develops, and manages the Geographic Information System (GIS) database and database management system. Serve as the Maximo Facilities Maintenance Management System (FMMS) and Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator. Manages and integrates a variety of GIS and database management software. Implements metadata and data documentation procedures. Develops and implements quality control and assurance guidelines for geospatial data projects. Identifies requirements and implements advanced analytical techniques necessary to solve complex GIS issues. Analyzes, troubleshoots and corrects computer system problems related to the Maximo FMMS and all end-user computers.

Requirements

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
  • This is a Term position scheduled to last 13 months. A term position may be extended to a maximum of eight years depending upon the needs of management.
  • This is an obligated position. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights or entitlement based on active military service, recovery from a compensable injury, or return rights based on an overseas tour.
  • You will be asked to sign an agreement acknowledging that you are aware of the obligation and willing to be displaced under reduction in force procedures upon the return of the former incumbent.
  • Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
  • Incumbent must obtain and maintain all DoD Information Assurance training and certification requirements according to DoD 8570.01-M and the certification provider. Within 6 months of assignment of IA duties, all Information Assurance
  • Technical personnel must achieve the appropriate Information Assurance certification unless a waiver is granted per DoD 8570.01-M. Certification holders must ensure their certifications stay active; expired certifications must be renewed.
  • Incumbent of this position must obtain and maintain Information Assurance workforce certification requirement and criteria of Information Assurance Technical Level II within 6 months of receiving Information Assurance duties.
  • In addition to the baseline Information Assurance certification requirement, IATs with privileged access must obtain appropriate Computing Environment certifications for the operating system(s)
  • and/or security related tools/devices supported as required by the employing organization.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes developing and utilization of advanced geospatial technological applications and spatial data; providing technical advisory services on Geographic Information Systems; and serving as Data Base Administrator of a computerized maintenance system such as Maximo. OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Geographic Information Systems or Geospatial Technology. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Database Management SystemsInformation Technology Program ManagementPlanning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

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 GT-W6TCAA MIL SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DIST CMD DO NOT MAIL Southport, NC 28461 US
  • Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
  • Email: [email protected]

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