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/

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:

Specialized Experience:

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).