Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position, Cartographic Technician, GS-1371-11 is to serve as the principle Cartographic and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician for the development, management, and maintenance of the Command's GeoBase Program.

Duties

- Utilize comprehensive and practical cartographic (map making), GIS and surveying knowledge to plan, procure and collect hard and soft copy materials to facilitate the development of GIS capabilities. - Utilize extensive CADD/GIS, Database, and Programming skills in the development and practical application of new, and management of existing GIS themes, coverages, and capabilities. - Develop and monitor the production of geospatial data to support the enterprise GIS and hardcopy map generation. - Utilize relevant cartographic and GIS knowledge to manage the operational integrity of a standardized automated GIS production system.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Position requires color vision.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evening, weekends, and/or holidays. May be subject to on-call or recall during contingencies or emergencies.
• The actual work performed in this position has been reviewed and determined that it does not meet any of the exemption criteria defined in 5 CFR 551. This position has been designated as nonexempt.
• Position to be filled through Delegated Examining Authority.
• Category rating and selection procedures will be utilized.
• Veterans must submit required documents to receive Veteran's preference.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: INCUMBENT MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SECRET LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, IOR Technical and Medical Standard, 1371 CLASS STANDARD: Professional Work in the Physical Science Group, GS-1300 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-09) level or equivalent (grade level, pay schedule, pay band, etc) and is described in detail in my resume. An example of specialized experience is described as the ability to apply a comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge and skill in the mapping and related sciences, and relevant mathematics and statistics to plan, design, research, develop, construct, evaluate and modify mapping, GIS and charting systems, products, and techniques. ONLY EXPERIENCE OBTAINED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GeoBase Program as a whole. Thorough knowledge of Cartographic techniques and procedures used in electronic and hardcopy map production to support GeoBase Program. Ability to apply standard mathematical and statistical concepts to the development of GIS imagery, themes, and coverages. Ability to modify standard practices and adapt equipment or techniques to solve a variety of cartographic problems. 2. Thorough knowledge of CADD/GIS applications software including AutoDesk MAP. AutoCAD, and ArcGIS. Knowledge of macro programming languages as used in the development of automated CADD/GIS applications. 3. Knowledge of database management principles and practices. Extensive knowledge of AutoDesk MAP, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS with skill in designing, organizing, and managing diverse digital databases as related to GIS. Experience with SQL and one or more Relational Database Systems such as MS SQL, Oracle, MS Access. 4. Extensive practical knowledge of theories, principles, practices, and application of GIS and GPS technology. Ability to relate GIS technology to professional disciplines such as Land Surveying, Community Planning, Engineering, Cartography, Geography, and Natural Resource Sciences. 5. Skill in working with complex teams of technical experts and computer end users and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Wright Patterson AFB 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Hill AFB DEO Inquiry Line
• Phone: (801) 775-6756
• Email: [email protected]