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

1. Serves as department lead for the installation's base wide GeoBase/GIS. 2. Develops CADD/GIS related management and design programs, applications software guidance, standards and instructions. 3. 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.. 4. 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

• The actual work performed in this position has been reviewed and determined that it does not meet any exemption criteria defined in 5 CFR 551. This position has been designated as nonexempt.
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Position requires color vision
• May be required to work overtime or on an irregular tour of duty to ensure operation of data systems for exercises or emergencies.
• 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.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions . Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-8, or next lower broadband NJ-02, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes the application of professional knowledge and skills in mapping and related sciences, and relevant mathematics and statistics to plan, design, research, develop, construct, evaluate and modify mapping and charting systems, products, and technology. Specialized experience is experience in cartography or in a related field such as photogrammetry or geodesy, where the work required similar knowledge and skills. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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 Wright Patterson AFB 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]