Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist

Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Flowood, MS. Information about Flowood, MS and the surrounding area can be found at https://www.cityofflowood.com/ We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Responsible for the acquisition and management of a wide range of spatial information required to support the management of public lands. Digitize geographic information by translating raw land-based data into code. Reconcile coding errors and resolves complex technical problems. Access and edit spatial data in Geodatabases and/or other Relational Database Management Systems. Define data need parameters for specific geospatial projects and/or assignments. Configure and administer multiuser geodatabases. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with groups, individuals, agencies, and the public. Work with a diverse group of resource specialists, planners, and managers to coordinate and implement geospatial applications and incorporate GIS resource data into planning documents. Assist in the integration of Enterprise GIS with long- and short-term planning and management activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For GS-07: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Under the guidance and direction of a higher level specialist and/or supervisor: developed mapping and projects and data layer files; completed smaller segments of long term or broader scope geospatial analysis projects; developed simple geospatial information management databases; performed transactional assignments with the administration and management of geospatial data. -OR- Education: earned a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related competencies necessary to satisfy the minimum qualifications and perform the duties of the position. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. For GS-09: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Under close supervision, completed well-precedented projects and assignments associated with coordinating a geospatial program; assisted with resolving moderately complex GIS issues; Digitized geographic information by translating raw land-based data into code; provided technical user support for recurring problems related to GIS hardware and application software.. -OR- Education: earned a master's or equivalent degree; or have completed 2 full years of progressiviely higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D. (if related). Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. For GS-11: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: applied a full range of geospatial analytical techniques to identify, interpret, and resolve moderately complex GIS issues; administered the local geospatial program by coordinating specific projects and data entry/digitizing activities, generating end user products, and maintained all applicable data bases; prepared and/or provided input on contract specifications and scopes of work.. -OR- Education: earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or, have 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Superior Academic Achievement (See OPM's General Policies, Application of Qualification Standards Section 4.f.) S.A.A. must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. 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 experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Work Environment: The work is primarily in an office/computer room environment. Occasional fieldwork may be required. Fieldwork is in support of resource mapping projects and involves extended days of travel, sometimes in poor weather conditions. The incumbent must be comfortable with less than ideal conditions in remote settings in the accomplishment of mapping projects. Education If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information. Additional Information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment. This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GS-11. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied.