Summary This position is a Cartographer (Geospatial Database Specialist), GS- 1370-12/13 working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service R9-Division of Realty in one of the following locations: Locations: Fort Collins, CO Lakewood, CO Baileys Crossroads, VA. This position is also open to the public under announcement R9-25-12587299-AF-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. Responsibilities As a Cartographer (Geospatial Database Specialist) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Design, develop, and document geospatial database applications, geospatial datasets, nonspatial databases, and procedures that assist the Realty Division with tracking and reporting of land acquisition throughout the National Wildlife Refuge System. Develop appropriate server or client scripting and/or processing solutions (e.g., Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, and/or other web technologies). Understand server and geodatabase architecture and design principles to develop resource information management and information delivery services/systems; Install, configure, and manage enterprise GIS services, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Enterprise and Portal technologies. Automate the publication of the national authoritative spatial data layers after roll-up is complete. Update metadata for each authoritative spatial layer. Publish updated data as a geodatabase in ServCat and on AGOL/Portal. Provide customer service to individuals and offices on Realty enterprise GIS and database systems. Receive and respond to phone calls, emails, and instant messages from realty and GIS professionals throughout the United States. Provide outstanding and patient instruction. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Only experience and education obtained by 11/12/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification for the grade level at which you would like to be considered. Basic Requirement GS-1370 Series: Degree: Possess a degree in cartography; or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography and/or directly related science, and related mathematics. Such course work includes, but is not limited to, cartography, astronomy, geodesy, photogrammetry, physical and geological oceanography, computer science, land surveying, geophysics, physical geography, and remote sensing. The 30 semester hours must have included at least 6, but no more than 15, semester hours of college level, non-business mathematics or statistics (i.e., college level algebra, trigonometry, calculus, or scientific mathematics or statistics requiring equivalent college-level courses as prerequisites). Note: Transcripts are required. OR Combination: Possess a combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in cartography, or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography, and/or directly related science, and related mathematics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Note: Official Transcripts are Required. AND Minimum Qualification [GS-13] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized Experience may include: 1) Independently writing advanced technical scripts and developing innovative tools, processes, workflows, and backend utilities for highly sophisticated geospatial applications and data management; 2) Leading the comprehensive development, rigorous testing, and strategic deployment of cutting-edge geospatial enterprise database platforms and solutions; 3) Establishing and enforcing strategic-level standards and procedures for Geographic Information System (GIS) processes, including robust quality control and data input protocols; 4) Defining strategic requirements, developing comprehensive data standards, and implementing transformative geospatial data solutions in close collaboration with a diverse team of customers and other subject matter experts. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. OR Minimum Qualification [GS-12] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized Experience may include: 1) Writing technical scripts and developing tools, processes, workflows and backend utilities for geospatial applications and data management; 2) Developing, testing, and establishing geospatial enterprise database platforms and solutions; 3) Developing standards and procedures for Geographic Information System (GIS) processes including quality control and data input; 4) Defining requirements, developing data standards, and implementing geospatial data solutions with a team of customers or other subject matter experts. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements Education PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. 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. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov) Additional Information PCS INFORMATION: -Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. All moving expenses are taxable. -In addition, relocation discretionary entitlements May be authorized for this position excluding contractor-provided home sale. Telework: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area. Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/" Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority: Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC and received a certificate of non-competitive eligibility. Completed most recent Corps service, for which a certificate of non-competitive eligibility was issued, within the last 2 years. Appointment must be effected within the 2 year period. Duty Station Information: Fort Collins and Lakewood, CO Salary Range: GS-12: $96,684 - $125,685 GS-13: $114,970 - $149,465 Baileys Crossroads, VA: GS-12: $99,200 - $128,956 GS-13: $117,962 - $153,354 Additional questions regarding placement should be reserved for the interview process. Locality tables may be found at: 2024 General Schedule (GS) Pay Tables
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