This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Charleston District has identified a need for a professional position to support the rapid increase in technological complexity involved in hydrographic and topographic survey data collection and analysis.

Duties

Use geography and geographic tools or concepts to assist with geographic or geospatial analysis or geographic operations related to map making, geocoding or spatial updates and coordinates. Assist with the preparation of project documentation such as project plans or requirements. Use automated technology (such as Microsoft Excel) to enter and/or analyze data or generate reports. Assist with geographic information systems and address list development. Prepare written documents, specifications, guidelines, and letters, using office software to generate reports and presentations. Preparing and writing technical documents, specifications, guidelines, and letters; participating in discussions, meetings, and presentations for various audiences.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20 % of the time.
• Must possess and maintain a valid civilian driver license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 REQUIREMENTS: Geography Series, 0150: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/geography-series-0150/ Biology Series, 0401: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ Engineering Series,0801: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf General Physical Science Series, 1301: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ Hydrology Series, 1315: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/hydrology-series-1315/ Cartography Series, 1370: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/cartography-series-1370/ Land Surveying Series, 1373: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/land-surveying-series-1373/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement in the link above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: GS-07- Use geography and geographic tools or concepts to assist with geographic or geospatial analysis or geographic operations related to map making, geocoding or spatial updates and coordinates; assisting with the preparation of project documentation such as project plans or requirements; using automated technology (such as Microsoft Excel) to enter and/or analyze data or generate reports; and serving as a member of a team to complete a geographic project. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). GS-09- Use geography and geographic tools or concepts to perform geographic and/or geospatial analysis and geographic operations related to map making, geocoding and/or spatial updates; assisting with geographic information systems and address list development; preparing and writing documents, specifications, guidelines, and letters; using office software to generate reports and presentations; using automated technology (such as Microsoft Excel) to manipulate and analyze data and prepare reports; and using automated tools to track projects and run queries in databases. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). GS-11- Use geography and geographic tools and concepts to perform geographic and/or geospatial analysis and geographic operations related to geocoding and/or spatial updates and coordinates; working with geographic information systems and address the making of maps, list development; preparing and writing technical documents, specifications, guidelines, and letters; participating in discussions, meetings, and presentations for various audiences; using office software such as Excel or other spreadsheet software to manipulate and analyze data and generate reports and presentations; and using automated tools to track projects and design and run queries in databases. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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 RL-W2SR01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-CHARLESTON DO NOT MAIL Charleston, SC 20403 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk