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 a cartographer and Geospatial Information Specialist.

Duties

Develops and maintains installation geospatial mapping information. Develops and maintains GIS, CIP, MDS and facility floorplan information. Manages engineering records, files engineering records, especially engineering project records, in accordance with official guidance. Performs surveying work; serves as a survey party leader when tasked on surveys of third or fourth order of accuracy and of limited scope and complexity. Provides customer service and information security support; assists and supports the military wartime skill training of Engineering Technicians at the installation.

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
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Work may frequently require travel away from the normal duty station.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position.

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 Group AND the Individual Occupational Requirements Cartography Series, 1370. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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 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. NOTE: Transcripts are required. 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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: knowledge of geospatial concepts, theories, principles to include geography, cartography, geometry, geodesy, photogrammetry, remote sensing, and their applications to geospatial practices, operations and analysis. Knowledge on the theory in and applied use of: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), High-Definition Surveying (HDS) and other technology capabilities relevant to mapping, drafting and surveying disciplines. Knowledge of DoD, USAF and MAJCOM/FOA installation mapping and facilities record management concepts and principles including CONOPS, data architecture, program goals, etc. Knowledge on how to apply these concepts and capabilities to manage military installations and their facilities. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Less than the full amount of specialized experience required but I have more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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-09 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. Knowledge of geospatial concepts, theories, principles (eg. geography, cartography, geometry, geodesy, photogrammetry, remote sensing, etc.) and their applications to geospatial practices, operations, and analysis to manage jurisdictional areas (eg. military installations, municipalities, utility districts, etc.) and their facilities. 2. Knowledge of the agency and industry database processing standards, policies, and procedures; knowledge of industry spatial data standards (eg. National Computer-aided Design (CAD), Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC), Spatial Data Standard for Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment (SDSFIE), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Building Information Modeling (BIM), etc) 3. Knowledge of functional work area disciplines (eg. engineering, planning, utilities, communications, security, safety, environmental management, emergency response, etc.) and business processes to support these functional requirements. 4. Skills in terrestrial or three-dimensional mapping, drafting, or surveying methods and techniques, and skills in file management. 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 JB Anacostia-Bolling 12 Brookley Avenue Washington, DC 20032 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]