Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Civilian Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is a TERM Appointment Not-to-Exceed 30 SEP 2029. Incumbent serves as a Geographer (GIS) for DPW.

Duties

Serves as an Installation Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist for the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Master Planning Division. Plans and carries out analytical and interpretive assignments of military and civil works programs and projects which includes areas of installation operations, emergency services, flight safety and impacts, and environmental and cultural compliance. Gathers geographic data to research through field observations, maps, photographs, satellite imagery, photogrammetry, aerial photography, digital imagery, cartography, image processing, and geodesy. Develops organizational policies, standard operating procedures for data integrity, compliance with spatial data standards, the Spatial Data Standard for Facilities, Infrastructure and Environment (SDSFIE) and other relevant standards. Develops GIS modeling, workflows and routines in the form of computer-generated scripts. Develops and evaluates digital data and mapping (raster and vector) products in the areas of remote sensing, photogrammetry, hydrographic surveying, topography and land surveying. Coordinates responses on data calls and annual reporting of Geospatial data to higher headquarters, Installation Management Command (IMCOM), Army Materials Command (AMC) and Department of the Army (DA).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This is a Term position scheduled to last 30 SEP 2029. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.
• Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 (Geographic Information Systems) 0150 Series 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. 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. 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 which includes: 1) Developing digital spatial data or mapping products in remote sensing, photogrammetry, hydrographic surveying, topography or land surveying; AND 2) Utilizing geospatial technology including Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) to manage geospatial data and create cartographic products; AND 3) Analyzing a variety of cartographic products to formulate analysis and develop recommendations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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 FU-W6CLAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT BLISS DO NOT MAIL Fort Bliss, TX 79916 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk