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Salary $92,143 - $119,787 a year job type full-time
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Duties
Summary
This position serves as the natural resources biologist/geographer (nwrs geospatial coordinator), gs-0150/0401-13 working for the r9-division of realtyThis is a remote/virtual position.
Responsibilities
The division of realty is responsible for central coordination and direction of all activities relating to the acquisition and disposition of lands and interests for the national wildlife refuge system and the national fish hatchery system.
As a natural resource specialist/geographer, you will serve as the national coordinator for geospatial technology and information management for the national wildlife refuge system (nwrs)You will be responsible for reconciling diverse and sometimes contradictory perspectives, and developing and implementing gis policies, procedures, standards, spatial data and information to further the nwrs missionYour duties will include but are not limited to the following-
Chair of the nwrs geospatial advisory committee.
Coordination for nwrs gis application development and spatial data management.
Providing timely updates to nwrs leadership on national data layers and applications.
Represents the service on various committees or work-groups; delivers oral presentations at technical, scientific, administrative, and other professional meetings.
Develop and deliver geospatial coursework and workshops, including modules not geospatial focused, such as refuge or facility management, law enforcement, etc.
Travel required
25% or less - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
13
Job family (series)
0150 geography
0401 general natural resources management and biological sciences
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a u.sCitizen or national.
Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the selective serviceTo verify registration visit sss.gov.
Resume and supporting documents (see Apply Now).
Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 cfr 300, subpart f.
Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
Driver`s license: selectees must possess and maintain a valid state driver`s license at all times during their tenure.
Probationary period: selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Qualifications
Only experience and education obtained by 10/19/2021 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the basic requirement and minimum qualification.
Basic requirement: geographer, gs-0150:
AI have a degree: 4-year degree in 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.
(or)
BI have a 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 requirement: natural resource specialist, gs-0401:
AI have a degree: 4-year degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
(or)
BI have a 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.
Minimum qualification [gs-13]
I have at least one (1) year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the gs-12 grade level in the federal governmentExamples of experience may include the following: leading the design and development of complex gis applications, datasets, and/or standards used in wildlife management activities at regional and national levels; responsibility for designing and managing the development of gis tools tailored to natural resource management; leading a regional or national team to increase the use and contribution of spatial information in resource managementNote: your resume must contain sufficient details to document you have performed these duties for one (1) year.
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 employmentYou 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 joaSpecifically,
IArea of consideration.
IiTime-in-grade (tig) requirements as specified in 5 cfr 300, subpart f.
IiiTime after competitive appointment as specified in 5 cfr 330.502.
IvQualification 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 nameIf 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 unitsUnofficial 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 studySuch study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basisIf 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 educationFor further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
As required by executive order 14043, federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 regardless of the employee`s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by lawIf selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against covid-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by november 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after november 22The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
Annual salary: visit federal pay tables 2021 for locality payThis is a remote/virtual positionThe duty station for this position will be based on the work location of the selectee.
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 302-2.6All 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.sFish & wildlife service offices in the local commuting area.
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 vacancyCtap/ictap provides placement assistance to permanent federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separatedApplicants 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 applicationTo 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 entryFor information on ctap and ictap click here
The land management workforce flexibility act (lmwfa),p.l114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion proceduresFor eligibility information click here: usajobs help center | land management
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcementIf you meet the qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experienceNote: if, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications which resulted in you being listed in the highest quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a lower quality category for this positionPlease follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact and work with peers, other professionals across the service, with other federal and state, partners/stakeholders, academia, various public and private organizations, and the public during one-on-one or group interactions for the purpose of coordinating efforts and resolving conflicts.
Knowledge of and skill in using spatial data collection, organization, and analysis functions sufficient to modify standard practices and adapt equipment or techniques to solve a variety of gis problems or make significant departures from previous approaches to similar projects to accommodate specialized requirements for some projects.
Knowledge of and in using a large variety of software, hardware, and network characteristics as applied to their integration in a gis in order to use computer hardware, gps receivers, networking equipment and software, various operating systems, and associated peripherals (printer, plotters, digitizing tablets, scanners).
Knowledge of and skill in applying the theories and principles of natural resource planning and assessment with specific emphasis on the role and application of gis technologies and procedures in order to apply these gis technologies and procedures to natural resource planning and assessment projects.
Knowledge of and skill in applying, theories, principles, practices, and application of geographic information systems as well as gis programming, processing, digital cartography, database design and systems design sufficient to serve as a recognized technical authority.
Candidates who apply under competitive merit promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaireBest qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Candidates who apply under noncompetitive merit promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaireQualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Other
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate risk (mr)
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Required documents
Required documents
You must submit a complete application packageWe will not make assumptions about your experience and/or education.
Required documents:
1Resume: you are highly encouraged to use usajobs resume builder to ensure all required information is included in your resumeIf you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job dutiesInclude name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone numberAdditional information on what to include can be found hereYour experience needs to address every required qualification.
2College transcripts: please refer to the education section above for additional informationUnofficial transcripts are acceptableA copy of your official transcripts may be required if you are selected.
3Sf-50: (non-award), or equivalent notification of personnel action if you are a current u.sFish and wildlife employeeYour sf-50 (non-award) must show tenure code 1 or 2 in block 24, and position occupied code 1 (competitive service) in block 34If you have previously held a higher grade than the grade/position you currently occupy, you must submit a copy of the last non-award sf-50 you received for that positionIf you have any questions regarding which sf-50`s to submit, it is highly recommended that you contact the person listed on this vacancy announcement before the closing date-note: you must submit all sf-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment if you are requesting to be considered land management workforce flexibility act eligibility.
4Performance appraisal: please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.gSuperior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 yearsAny performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting officialThe selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection processIf you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not availablePlease indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
Additional documentation if applicable:
1Cover letter
2Veterans` preference documentation: if you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans` preference, you must attach a copy of your dd-214 member copy 2 or 4 showing you were honorably dischargedIf you are claiming 10-point veterans` preference, attach an sf-15, application for 10-point veterans` preference in addition to the proof required by that form (i.eVa letter)You may not be awarded preference if you do not attach the correct veteran documentation as specified above.
3Ctap/ictap documentation: if you are applying under ctap or ictap, you must submit proof of eligibility under 5 cfr 330.602(a) for ctap and 5 cfr 330.704 for ictapThis includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent sf-50 (notification of personnel action) showing your position, grade level, and duty locationPlease annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a ctap or ictap eligible.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application packageIt is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
Open to current u.sFish and wildlife service career or career-conditional federal employees, land management eligibles (current or former doi), ctap.
