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Job opening: GEOGRAPHER

Salary: $68 405 - 128 956 per year
Relocation: YES
City: Suitland
Published at: Sep 04 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This vacancy is for a GEOGRAPHER position in the Population Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other GEOGRAPHER, 0150-9/11/12, FPL GS-12 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Use geographic information systems (GIS), programming, and other geographic methods to identify, process, analyze, and compare geographic and demographic patterns. Design, develop, implement, analyze, and report on geographic data sets and projects using a variety of data analysis and programming methods. Develop and use GIS and other geographic methods to prepare spatial databases, map population patterns, and analyze results. Describe and analyze population data sets and results of studies of population patterns. Create technical presentations for meetings and conferences.

Requirements

  • Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • U.S. Citizen.
  • Suitable for Federal employment.
  • Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • This is a BARGAINING unit position.
  • This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first (100) applicants are received or on September 17, 2024, whichever comes first.

Qualifications

This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see 24-POP-12424077-MP-TC, Geographer, GS-0150-9/11/12, CENSUS-MP-TC. Minimum Education Requirement: Degree: 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 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. AND Specialized Experience: For the GS-9, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) and programming in Python and R to analyze and edit geographic layers and demographic data sets; Assisting with the design and program techniques for geo-demographic data analysis and problem-solving; and Providing preliminary responses to geographic-oriented questions to program officials and the public. OR Education: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. Specialized Experience: For the GS-11, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Utilizing and applying geographic information systems (GIS) and programming in Python and R to analyze and edit geographic layers and demographic data sets; ; Assisting with the design and program techniques for geo-demographic data analysis and problem-solving; Presenting research and technical results orally or in writing in meetings, conferences, and publications; and Providing advice and guidance to program officials and the public on geographic programs while keeping abreast of geo-demographic developments. OR Education: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) and programming in Python and R to analyze and edit geographic layers and demographic data sets; Designing and implementing advanced techniques for geo-demographic data analysis and problem-solving; Overseeing projects relating to geographic and demographic data analysis; Presenting research and technical results orally or in writing in meetings, conferences, and publications; and Providing advice and guidance to program officials and the public on geographic programs while keeping abreast of geo-demographic developments. Education: Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level. 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.

Contacts

  • Address Population 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
  • Name: Toya Cates
  • Phone: 301-763-2584
  • Email: [email protected]

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