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Summary

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.

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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.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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/

Specialized Experience

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:

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/

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Career Program (CP) - 18 Engineers and Scientists positions
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives may be authorized.
  
  

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