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

Duties

Utilizes comprehensive and practical cartographic (map making), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and surveying knowledge to plan, procure, and collect hard and soft copy materials to facilitate the development of GlS capabilities. Preforms drafting and mapping work to produce a variety of cartographic products. Develops and monitors the production of geospatial data to support the enterprise GIS and hardcopy map generation. Performs automated and/or manual digitizing to convert data into Geo-Databases.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• A security clearance may be required
• This position 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.
• 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• 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.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Position requires color vision.
• Work may occasionally require travel away f Temporary Duty (TOY).
• May be required to possess a valid driver's license to travel between office, job sites, and other activities in performance of assigned duties.
• Travel and Relocation will not be paid.

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, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the federal service (or equivalent in other pay systems) in which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience which includes . Examples of specialized experience includes performing cartography or in a related field such as photogrammetry or geodesy; performing Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geo Programs, cartographic techniques and procedures used in electronic and hardcopy map production; and conducting theories, principles, practices, and application of GIS and Global Position System (GPS) technology as it relates GIS technology to professional disciplines such as Community Planning, Engineering, Cartography, Geography, and Natural Resource Sciences. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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 percent. To combine education and experience, determine the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT. 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 Geo Base Program as a whole and knowledge of Cartographic techniques and procedures used in electronic and hardcopy map production. 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 Auto Desk 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 such Auto Desk MAP, AutoCAD and ArcGIS with skill in designing, organizing, and managing diverse digital databases as related to GIS. Skill in Structured Query Language (SQL), and one or more Relational Database Systems such as MS SQL, Oracle, or MS Access. 4. Knowledge of theories, principles, practices, and application of GIS and Global Position System (GPS) technology as it relates GIS technology to professional disciplines such as Community Planning, Engineering, Cartography, Geography, and Natural Resource Sciences. 5. Ability to apply knowledge of current automated information systems and practices to development of enterprise GIS. Ability to apply systems analysis and design methodologies. 6. Knowledge of surveying methods, equipment, and techniques in the measurement or determination of distances, elevations, areas, angles. land boundaries and other features of the earth's surface. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Niagara Falls ARS 2720 Kirkbridge Drive Niagara Falls IAP, NY 14304 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]