About the Position: You will serve as a technical expert, utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), information systems, and computers to plan, coordinate, and accomplish all mapping, geospatial analysis, and related GIS tasks necessary to support the organization.

Duties

Plan, coordinate, and implement the EGIS as it relates to Corps of Engineers (COE) support to USACE customers. Oversee Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (eGIS/EGIS) personnel who are experts in the fields of geography, GIS, GPS, computer systems and information management to support Corps of Engineers projects. Serve as a technical POC for the development and implementation of EGIS and/or geospatial data integration plans related to the engineering and construction community. Provide guidance to eGIS personnel on the work to be done, and assists in the planning and execution of significant projects. Direct GIS team personnel, including GIS analysts and other information management personnel in the implementation and maintenance of eGIS resources and projects. Coordinates and develops computer application software, routines, and macros (especially using ESRI software) to aid in the data collection, editing, manipulating and generating of interim and final digital data and GIS products.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans 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 Geographer: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in geography; or related physical or social science such as geology, meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, cartography, computer science, urban studies, or planning that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in geography, or a related field that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields, 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 1.) Using geospatial systems in support of projects which include GIS, GPS, EGIS and similar geospatial modeling systems; 2.) Providing procedural and technical guidance on GIS systems; and 3. ) Reviewing Technical components of finished geospatial products and providing input on areas requiring additional attention and/or correction. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 in or above). Specialized Experience (GS-13): One year of specialized experience which includes [insert examples of specialized experience]. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above). 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. This position has selective placement factor which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment. Selective Placement Factor: Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementGeographyPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement (GS-12): 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). Time in Grade Requirement (GS-13): 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-12).

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 RH-W2SJ01 USARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-PORTLAND DO NOT MAIL Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk