The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior professional and team leader performing work such as: Installation Geospatial Information Officer, Cartographer, (Computer-Aided-Drafting and Design (CADD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Surveying) "Engineering Services" resource expert, etc.; study and develop planning methods or plans. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Serves as Installation Cartographer with responsibility for the overall coordination and program development of high-quality, cost-effective Engineering Services tools, systems applications, and programs. Initiates, conducts, coordinates, monitors, and participates in technical studies to determine the feasibility and the capability of the Engineering Services technology to support current/new missions or long-range programs. Develops Engineering Services related management and design programs, applications software guidance, standards and instructions. Serves as the Engineering Services Technical Point of Contact for mobile applications for internal and public facing use. Maintains effective working relationships with scientist, engineers, designers, and planners from other agencies and customers, to include contractors, to facilitate the exchange of information and resolve problems. Prepares correspondence including talking papers, briefings, etc., about projects, programs, and planning issues. Prepares technical reports of completed GIS applications and programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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 posn 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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• An undergraduate degree in Physical Science, Geography, Surveying, or related discipline from an accredited degree program appropriate to this position is preferred, although a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Current working experience, knowledge and skill in Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE), ArcGIS Enterprise, and Department of the Air Force GeoBase Program is highly desirable.
• Work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position in accordance with AFI 24-301, Vehicle Operations.
• May be required to travel by military and/or commercial aircraft.
• Maybe required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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, Professional and Scientific Positions, Cartography Series 1370. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Education: Degree 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. 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 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 (Cartography Series 1370 (opm.gov)). In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of cartographic theories, concepts, principles, practices, and equipment, including those used in photogrammetry, remote sensing, photointerpretation, digital analysis, or other techniques, sufficient to evaluate source material; research, analyze, select, and prepare cartographic materials; Knowledge and skill sufficient to serve as a technical authority in the planning, development, and implementation of a state-of-the-art mapping system for use by installation organizations such as Civil Engineering, Fire Department, Security Forces and Emergency Management; Knowledge of geospatial sciences concepts, principles and practices including cartography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, and scientific data visualization, and their applications to geospatial operations and analysis as they would relate to management applications on military installations; Knowledge of GeoBase concepts and principles including CONOPS, data architecture, program goals, etc. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: Professional knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, and practices of geospatial sciences. Professional knowledge of the interrelationships of elements of social science and design disciplines involved in human settlements and the dynamics of change within these elements. Knowledge of enterprise geodatabase management and ability to apply knowledge to information processing standards and procedures to CADD/GIS design and programming projects. Ability to analyze planning problems, identify and define goals and objectives, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization and to coordinate planning activities and programs at and between several organization levels. Ability to express ideas orally, in writing, or by means of graphics and sketches. Ability to deal tactfully 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 United States Space Force 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]