Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the geospatial systems analyst administrator for the development, maintenance, database administration, security, and adaptation of database technologies for the installation's Geographic Information System (GIS) as it relates to military common installation picture, mission data and facility management data.

Duties

Serves as program administrator for the installation's base-wide GeoBase/GIS. Maintains, evaluates, develops, and provides direction for implementation of database standards and policies that have significant impacts on capabilities GIS and Global Positioning System (GPS) data collection systems. Develops CADD/GIS related management and design programs, applications software guidance, standards and instructions. Establishes effective working relationships with scientists, engineers, designers and planners from other agencies and customers to include contractors and other public agencies, to facilitate exchange of information to resolve problems. Provides briefings to installation commanders, updating the capabilities of the GIS concepts and procedures to offer assistance on any day-to-day or real world situations that could involve natural disasters, accident response or other emergencies/contingencies operations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance as a condition of employment.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• This position has been designated by the DAF as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (Continued)
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Information Science or Mathematics or position-related discipline is desirable but not required. Membership in professional organizations is encouraged.
• May be required to work overtime or on an irregular tour of duty to ensure operation of data systems for exercises or emergencies.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

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, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Cartographic Technician Series 1371. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-10, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive and practical knowledge of relevant scientific concepts, practices, and standards, along with expertise in refining and developing analytical techniques, methods, and approaches, to: research, gather, analyze, and manipulate geospatial data; interpret the patterns and interrelationships represented by geospatial data; and lay out, coordinate, and execute difficult and complex maps with complicating features; knowledge of the GeoBase system sufficient to perform the work of a system administrator and integrate, process, manage, analyze and manipulate data from surveying, cartographic, architectural, and engineering sources in order to develop and implement GIS capabilities and interactive mapping services for the installation; knowledge of surveying techniques and cartography to execute projects involving substandard or conflicting source data and a combination of such problems as source documents of varying scale, inadequate control data, and poor quality photographs resulting in excessive tilt, absence of separately distinguishable features, weak definition, lack of contrast, poor image quality, or geometrical distortion. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-10 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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. Thorough knowledge of CADD/GIS/GPS applications software and extensive knowledge of macro programming languages. 2. Knowledge of database systems related to CADD/GIS projects; extensive knowledge of ArcGIS applications, AutoCAD, and Oracle with skill in designing, organizing and managing diverse digital databases and geodatabases; and knowledge of MS Access, Excel, and Adobe. 3. Extensive knowledge of theories, principles, practices and application of GIS, CAD and GPS technology, as well as the ability to relate GIS technology to professional disciplines such as Community Planning, Engineering, Cartography and Natural Resource Science. 4. In-depth knowledge of Windows systems, associated devices and the inter-operability of systems, as well as of Windows and Oracle and /or MS SQL as a relational database, as well as the ability to complete system back-up and troubleshoot computer systems. 5. Knowledge of computer database managerial and systems administration techniques and ability to apply knowledge to information processing standards and procedures to CADD/GIS design projects. 6. Ability to work on complex teams of technical experts and computer end users; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and deal tactfully, cooperatively and diplomatically with others. 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 Nellis AFB 4475 England Avenue Ste 137 Nellis AFB, NV 89191 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]