Posted Date
4/26/2024
Description
These Interdisciplinary positions serve as a Regional Geospatial Coordinator and advisor on matters relating to Geographic Information System (GIS) activities with the BIA-Central Office, Office of Trust Services, Division of Resource Integration and Service, Duty Station TBD upon selection. Positions are Remote Eligible; however, final determination of the Duty Station/Location will be made by Management. If reporting to an office location, telework may be eligible as determined by management.THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OCCUPATIONS:
Cartographer, GS-1370
Geographer, GS-0150
Natural Resource Specialist (GIS), GS-0401
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions, and Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-1370: Cartography Series; GS-0150: Geography Series; and GS-0401: General Natural Resources and Biological Science Series).
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-1370 CARTOGRAPHY:
Degree: 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.
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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.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-0150 GEOGRAPHY:
1. 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.
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2. 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.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-0401 NATURAL RESOURCES:
A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate for the position.
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B. Combination of education and experience-Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR ALL SERIES: In addition to meeting the basic entry level qualification requirements, applicants must have the following:
GS-12: One year of specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-11 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience in geospatial projects that involved analyzing agricultural, soil, biological, ecological, and/or resource inventory programs issues/trends AND experience in applying, analyzing, coordinating Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technologies.
GS-13: One year of specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-12 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience in managing, directing or coordinating a large-scale geospatial program for multiple entities across multiple legal jurisdictions to analyze agricultural, soil, biological, ecological, and/or resource inventory programs issues/trends; AND experience managing public lands and experience with geospatial analysis (e.g., Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technologies).
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472).
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
Salary86,962.00 - 134,435.00 Annual