The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for the installation's IGI&S (Installation Geospatial Information & Services) providing direction and coordination of long and short term program development, program overview of all resource program activities for consistency with policies and objectives, and to manage the installation's GeoBase Program and to act as an advisor to the Base Civil Engineer (BCE) on management of the Civil Engineer data management system.

Duties

Program responsibility and management of the GeoBase. Administers information systems. Monitors ongoing operation or network systems to ensure hardware and software are functioning properly and that operational standards are met. Serves as project officer for recommending selection of and installing new computer systems/software and maintaining all computer systems. Provides briefings to installation commanders, updating the capabilities of the GeoBase Program, concepts and procedures to offer assistance on any day-to-day or real world situations that could involve natural disasters, accident response, or other emergency/contingency operations. Manages and oversees the Geo Base Program training and provides training and assistance to customers. Studies the structure and/or functions of installation organizations to determine the best course of action for inclusion into the GeoBase program. Participates in discussions, meetings or serves on panels or committees.

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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment and Relocation Incentives are authorized for this position
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (TDY).
• May be required to work overtime, rotating shifts, uncommon tours of duty, weekends, holidays, emergency callback. etc.
• This is an Obligated position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee's return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. 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 include thorough knowledge of the GeoBase Program elements, operations, infrastructures, and objectives to apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of operations for planning, scheduling, and conducting projects, studies, and for the evaluation and recommendation of program improvements; knowledge of the GeoBase program parameters to facilitate an efficient and effective Geographic/Geospatial Information System (GIS) which ensures expedient emergency responses during crisis situations; Knowledge of a wide range of computer techniques, requirements, sources, procedures, COTS software capabilities (i.e. GeoBase Program, Data Base management, AUTOCAD, ORACLE, ARCGIS Desktop, ARCIMS and ARCSDE), emergency response principles, and rules applicable to the operation of the GeoBase Program on a military installation; Knowledge of the relationship of these responsibilities to local civil agencies requiring military GeoBase assistance to manage emergency situations on the installation and to assist the surrounding community with Geo data. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.NOTE: You must submit a copy of Transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. 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. 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: 1. Knowledge or customer support principals, methods. and procedures for documenting problem resolutions and providing guidance and training to customers. Knowledge of GeoBase Data Information Systems, AUTOCAD, ORACLE, ARCGIS Desktop, ARCIMS, and ARCSDE system principles and practices sufficient to install, configure, and troubleshoot components. 2. Knowledge or Emergency Response plan for the installation, lines of authority, and installation response roles and responsibilities is needed to develop the program responsibilities which will give direction to better manage the GeoBase Program. 3. Knowledge of computer hardware and software systems and their interfaces; and programming languages comparable to ASP and HTML and other web page design languages. Knowledge or analytical and evaluative methods and procedures and skill in evaluating program operations to develop comprehensive plans and to analyze work processes and continually improve them to meet customer requirements in relation to the GeoBase operations. 4. Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and employment or commercial off the shelf software (COTS) used in the development or the Geo Base program and knowledge of data content and output options for a variety of administrative, scientific and/or technical program applications that are processed on any of several multi-program operating systems. 5. Knowledge of installation infrastructures in relation to GeoBase operations and knowledge or facility environment and infrastructure to support computer systems. Ability to develop training plans and conduct training programs which will enable the commanders and other installation users to utilize the vast capabilities of the GeoBase Program. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present briefings, coordinate joint planning efforts to manage the execution of the GeoBase Program with clarity. 6. Skill in planning, organizing, executing, directing, and evaluating the GeoBase program for the purpose of having a viable emergency/contingency system in place for users. Ability to use and maintain a computer system, equipment, and software; analyze computer network, software, and hardware problems and develop effective and economical solutions; and train users on new computer systems. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present briefings, coordinate joint planning efforts to manage the execution of the GeoBase Program with clarity. 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 Goodfellow AFB 310 Kearney Blvd Goodfellow AFB, TX 76908 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]