About the Position: The incumbent will serve as a Senior Geographer for the Warfighter Support Directorate of the U.S. Army Geospatial Center (AGC). The position requires formulating and conducting analytical, military planning and operational requirements using state-of-the-art geographic information systems (GIS) data integration.

Duties

Perform method and/or applications development and data integration, as well as rapid data prototyping, based on the application of principles and techniques from geographic information systems (GIS) Function as the senior technical monitor for portions of assigned information system resources that are staffed under contract support. Find innovative ways to disseminate varied terrain analyses on an ever-changing global network, using automated cartography, remote sensing extraction techniques Coordinate or supports geospatial development and data integration objectives, programs and results with other laboratories, agencies and institutions in area(s) of specialization Maintain currency in the state-of-the-art through an aggressive program of literature review, formal training and professional interaction including participation in professional meetings and symposia

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Able to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET security clearance
• Require Drug Test clearance

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. (You MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible) 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.(You MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience with 1)Geography as it relates to geospatial, imagery analysis and in geospatial applications; making verbal presentations;2) in reading and using numerous formats and types of maps to produce studies;3) experience with forestry, geology, cartography, physical and/or earth sciences to include skill in field collection This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Customer ServiceData ManagementGeospatial TechnologyTechnology Management Time in Grade Requirement: 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 RA-W6RNAA HQ USACE US ARMY GEOSPATIAL CENTER DO NOT MAIL Alexandria, VA 22315 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk