About the Position: Support the professional digital mapping and survey activities for Arlington National Cemetery (ANC). Serves as a Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst under the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), located in Arlington, VA.

Duties

Ensure that all geospatial data developed complies with the guidance set forth in the associated geospatial data QAPs. Utilize ANC business systems and geographic source data to assess primary/foreign key linkages between data sources to ensure proper linkage and display in ANC/OAC internal and external applications. Ensure all facility data is identified and coordinated with the installation real property office to ensure correct real property attributes are included in the geospatial data and real property database. Develop and update downloadable versions of commonly requested map products. Utilize GPS Hardware to accurately collect cemetery data within 10cm of their real world-physical location. Support the IGI and S Manager as the technical lead between ANC and OAC for cemetery geospatial data collection, integration, evaluation and integration of data sets, and provide cartographic mapping support as directed. Utilize the following data sources to resolve linkage differences: GIS Source information, Field Validation, Headstone Photo’s, Record of Interment (ROI), Grave Cards, and the Enterprise Interment Services System.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Required to obtain and maintain 8140 (formerly 8570) compliance with Security+ or equivalent for access into the database environment.
• This position may require temporary duty (TDY) business travel up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Basic Requirement for CARTOGRAPHER (GIS ANALYST): A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in cartography, or a degree with a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography and/or directly related science, and related mathematics. Such course work includes, but is not limited to, cartography, astronomy, geodesy, photogrammetry, physical and geological oceanography, computer science, land surveying, geophysics, physical geography, and remote sensing. The 30 semester hours must have included at least 6, but no more than 15, semester hours of college level, non-business mathematics or statistics (i.e., college level algebra, trigonometry, calculus, or scientific mathematics or statistics requiring equivalent college-level courses as prerequisites). OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in cartography, or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography, and/or directly related science, and related mathematics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience GS 12: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing computers for digital processing, analysis, visualization and digital cartographic techniques; preparing, plotting, mapping, and/or analyzing a variety of data through global positioning; and providing recommendations on utilizing cartographic/geographic products. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer SkillsData ManagementProject Management Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

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 HT-W1C9AA ARMY NATIONAL MILITARY CEMETERIES DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22211 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk