Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Bishop California. Information about Bishop and the surrounding area can be found at Bishop. We expect to fill vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This is a Temporary Appointment not-to-exceed 6 months or 1039 hours. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status.

Duties

Digitizes geographic information, develops maps, and data layer files. Completes data analysis and manipulation, utilizing standard methods and scripts, to process and create data and mapping products. Analyzes impacts of frequently measured environmental factors and conducts basic 3D/spatial analysis and geospatial modeling. Conducts research to locate and obtain information from existing databases. Compiles geographic data from a variety of sources. Provides technical user support and troubleshooting assistance for basic recurring problems related to GIS hardware and application software. Assists higher level specialists and other employees in the development of project requirements, timelines, and deliverable products. Works with a diverse group of local resources specialists, planners, and managers to implement local GIS activities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), Local 2152, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To qualify for the GS-05 GIS Specialist, you must have at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to the GS-4, the demonstrates the ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; Communicate effectively orally and in writing. OR Successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. OR A combination of education and experience. To qualify for the GS-07 GIS Specialist, you must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05. Examples of specialized experience may include; Assisting inputting or updating geographic information into computerized software; Compiling data using a GIS applications; Utilizing GIS software to provide cartographic products such as maps, drawings, and illustrations; Analyzing geospatial data obtained from databases. OR 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. OR I meet the provisions of Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) See OPM Quals Standard-General Policies E(4)(f). I will provide a copy of my college transcripts. OR A combination of education and specialized experience. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, requiring long periods of sitting and intense concentration. Work Environment: The work is primarily in an office/computer room environment. Occasional fieldwork may be required. Fieldwork is in support of resource mapping projects and involves extended days of travel, sometimes in poor weather conditions

Education

Applicants may qualify for these positions based on experience, education, or an equivalent combination as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.

As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.

Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7.

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM California State Office BLM California State Office, CA-945 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623 Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Charity Moore
• Email: [email protected]