The National Defense Authorization Act for FY2020 approved a new, independent Space Force in the Department of the Air Force. The U.S. Space Force is a military service that organizes, trains & equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. This new military branch is taking shape and recruiting! Click "Learn more about this agency" below to view Eligibilities being considered & other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To perform duties/functions as an Installation Geospatial Information Specialist. Provides technical support for efforts related to the design, development, acquisition, application and/or management of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Performs cartographic duties pertaining to facilities engineering management and geospatial data visualization. Conducts survey operations to support Common Installation Picture and Mission Data Set objectives within SLD 30 at Vandenberg SFB. Serves as a Geospatial Information Specialist with the responsibility for overall geospatial management and maintenance of Geospatial information. Performs work related to the processes, practices, methods, and techniques involved in the construction of new or revision of existing maps, charts, and related cartographic products. Performs surveying work to capture Common Installation Picture and Mission Data Set geospatial data for inclusion into enterprise data systems. Provides training, material resources, and information security support. Assists and supports the military wartime skill training of 3E5X1 Engineering Technicians at the installations.

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
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Base is located in a high cost of living area. HARD TO FILL LOCATION

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, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Engineering Technical Series 0802. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade NJ-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-08 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience includes actively contributes as team member or leader. Recognized for functional/technical expertise; Promotes developmental opportunities for self and team. Advises others to seek specific training; Guides, motivates, and oversees others in accomplishing projects/programs. Assumes ownership of processes and products, as appropriate; Develops, integrates, and implements solutions to complex problems on projects/programs; Develops plans and techniques to fit new situations; Plans and conducts challenging and difficult technical activities for projects/programs. OR EDUCATION: Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology. 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%. Creditable education will only be in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree which is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. 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 Global Positioning System (GPS) principles, concepts, collection devices, and practices including the use of Trimble-based GPS devices for collection of both mapping and survey grade GPS data. Skill in performing GPS post processing through differential corrections with a GPS base station. 2. 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 relate to management applications on military installations. 3. Knowledge of digital geospatial and derivative processes and products including data productions, management archive, maintenance processing, applications, and the associated standards including Spatial Data Transfer Standard, Federal Geographic Committee Standards and the Tri-Service Spatial Data Standard. 4. Skill to review and evaluate existing facility/utility management systems and to provide instruction on new state-of-the-art engineering procedures. 5. Knowledge of surveying principles of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional space position of points and the distances and angles between them. These points are usually on the surface of the Earth and are often used to establish land maps and boundaries for ownership or governmental purposes. In order toa accomplish their objective, surveyors use elements of geometry, engineering, trigonometry, mathematics, physics, and law. 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]