This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is for the St. Paul District.

Duties

In this position, Works under the general supervision and guidance of the Deputy Chief, Regional Planning and Environment Division North (RPEDN). Consults with the Deputy Chief concerning significant problems, priorities, controversial aspects, and proposals having major impact prior to and during the planning, design, construction, and operation and maintenance of Civil Works projects. Performance is reviewed and evaluated for attainment of objectives, adequacy of coordination, and quality and timeliness of actions taken on matters previously discussed with supervisor. Supervises a team composed of 4-8 members employed in professional positions including but not limited to Geographer, Cartographer, Cartographic Technician, supporting technicians and clerical support positions. Serves as a senior geospatial science technical specialist to provide expert advice, opinions and recommendations on geospatial aspects of planning and engineering functions and projects. The work of this team represents a key function in the overall RPEDN Water Resources Program as well as supporting programs across all District Civil Works missions. The work involves support to intensive studies by multidisciplinary teams and research utilizing expert knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), geodesy, photogrammetry, mapping, computers, and data collection devices. Serves as a senior Geospatial Technical Specialist and provides expert advice, opinions, and recommendations on best practices for collecting, managing, and analyzing geospatial data. Oversees preparation of annual GIS program management plan and budgets. Responsible for maintaining liaison within USACE, Federal Agencies, State, and local Government, learning institutions, private sector, professional organizations, and other individuals or entities concerned with GIS and mapping. Analyzes geospatial data to allow enhanced perspectives of alternatives for incorporation into proposed Civil Works project design. Plans, coordinates and implements GIS projects using new GIS and engineering technologies, and a variety of computer systems, software and procedures to accomplish assignments in the most sufficient and effective manner.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a Mission Essential position and is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or other emergency situations, as appropriate.
• Relocation/PCS MAY BE authorized.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive MAY BE authorized.
• See other requirements below.

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. Education Requirements: Basic Requirement for Community Planner 0020 Series: For basic qualifications, please refer to the opm link for All professional Community Planning, 0020 series. Basic Requirement for Geographer 0150 Series: For basic qualifications, please refer to the opm link for All professional Geography, 0150 series. Basic Requirement for General Biologist 0401 Series: For basic qualifications, please refer to the opm link for All professional Biologist, 0401 series. Basic Requirement for Landscape Architect 0807 Series: For basic qualifications, please refer to the opm link for All professional Landscape Architect, 0807 series. Basic Requirement for Civil Engineer 0810 Series: For basic qualifications, please refer to the opm link for All professional Engineering, 0810 series Basic Requirement for Physical Scientist 1301 Series: For basic qualifications, please refer to the opm link for All professional Physical Science, 1301 series. Basic Requirement for Cartographer 1370 Series: For basic qualifications, please refer to the opm link for All professional Cartographer 1370 series. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting two or more of the following: 1) Working knowledge in - Geomatics, Engineering, GIS, Photogrammetry, Remote sensing, Unmanned Aerial Systems and/or Land Surveying; and meeting all of the following: 2) experience with geographic information systems and/or spatial data; 3) effective supervisory and/or project management skills; and 4) Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address GG-APF-W2R906 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, ST PAUL DO NOT MAIL St. Paul, MN 55101 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk