Geographer - SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:

•  Experience communicating ideas, concepts, methods, analyses, evaluations, and recommendations in a lucid, logical and convincing manner.
• Experience developing guidelines, plans and reports, relating to the compilation and dissemination of geospatial data and information to ensure information is accurate, reliable, and relevant.

You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Geospatial Data Management: Knowledge and experience in the development of geospatial database structures, geography, computer science and programming, and geographic information systems including software/coding for preparing, managing, hosting, and publishing large or complex geospatial data geospatial data; knowledge and use of geospatial standards and metadata;  comprehensive knowledge of GIS (Geographic Information Systems), image processing, graphic editing, database, and standard office applications, and familiar with the use of the ESRI/GIS application suite of desktop and online platforms.
2. Geospatial Analysis, Techniques and Projects: Knowledge of and experience with geospatial analytical methods techniques and tools, in order to analyze and draw conclusions for national level data, programs and issues; demonstrated experience with geospatial project planning, project research and/or project management.
3. Communication, Collaboration and Relationship Building: Knowledge and experience in communicating ideas, concepts, methods, analyses, evaluations and recommendations in a lucid, logical and convincing manner, either by oral or written means of communication to a variety of audiences including management, professional, technical, and administrative at all organization and hierarchical levels with equal facility and clarity;  experience working, collaborating and building relationship with other geospatial professionals.

For all types of 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

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.