Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the principle Cartographic and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician for the development, management, and maintenance of a GeoBase Program.

Major Duties

Qualifications

This is a developmental position that leads to the full performance level of GS-1371-11. The incumbent will receive on-the-job training designed to provide the opportunity to perform the duties at the full performance level. The incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the next performance level upon (1) satisfactorily completing the training requirements (2) satisfactorily performing at the next performance level (3) meeting all OPM legal and regulatory requirements for promotion and (4) recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Upon completion of appropriate training and time in grade requirement, incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the next grade. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1371, Cartographic Technician Series. Click here to view occupational requirements for this position. FOR GS-1371-10 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes cartography or in a related field such as photogrammetry or geodesy, where the work required similar knowledge and skills. Working with geospatial sciences concepts, principles and practices including cartography, GIS, remote sensing, and data visualization, and their applications to facilities and resource management of military installations. Ability to apply new developments an experienced judgment to the resolution of novel or obscure problems; to modify and extend existing techniques; develop new approaches for the analysis of recurring cartographic problems; and develop policy and guidance for use by other employees. Intensive practical knowledge of digital geospatial, CADD/GIS and derivative processes and products including data production, management, archives maintenance processing, applications and the associate standards, including Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS)/Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 173, Federal Geographic Committee (FGC) Standards, and the Spatial Data Standard for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment

(SDSFIE) to develop GIS capability while complying with AF technical, policy, and interoperability requirements. FOR GS-1371-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-10, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes cartography or in a related field such as photogrammetry or geodesy, where the work required similar knowledge and skills. Working with geospatial sciences concepts, principles and practices including cartography, GIS, remote sensing, and data visualization, and their applications to facilities and resource management of military installations. Working with digital geospatial, CADD/GIS and derivative processes and products including data production, management, archives maintenance processing, applications and the associate standards, including Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS)/Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 173, Federal Geographic Committee (FGC) Standards, and the Spatial Data Standard for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) to develop GIS capability while complying with AF technical, policy, and interoperability requirements. Working Relational Database Management Systems {RDBMS) principles and practices including SQL and relational database interface. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must meet have served at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. GS-11 TIG requirement is at the GS-10 level

GS-10 TIG requirement is at the GS-09 level 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: Knowledge of AFRC Geographic Information Systems (GJS) and GeoBase Program as a whole. Thorough knowledge of Cartographic techniques and procedures used in electronic and hardcopy map production to support AFR C's Geo Base Program. Ability to modify standard practices and adapt equipment or techniques to solve a variety of cartographic problems. Thorough knowledge ofCADD/GIS applications software including Autodesk MAP, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS. Knowledge of macro programming languages as used in the development of automated CADD/GIS applications. Knowledge of database management principles and practices. Extensive knowledge of Autodesk MAP, AutoCAD and ArcGIS with skill in designing, organizing, and managing diverse digital databases as related to GIS. Experience with SQL, and one or more Relational Database Systems such as Microsoft SQL, Oracle, and MicroSoftAccess. Extensive practical knowledge of theories, principles, practices, and application ofGIS and GPS technology. Ability to relate GIS technology to professional disciplines such as Community Planning, Engineering, Cartography, Geography, and Natural Resource Sciences. Technical knowledge of surveying methods, equipment, and techniques in the measurement or determination of distances, elevations, areas, angles, land boundaiies and other features of the earth's surface. Skill in working with complex teams oftechnical experts and computer end users and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Skill in maintaining and operating scanners, digitizers, plotters and reproduction machines. Skill in sufficiently planning, estimating, scheduling, and expediting the production of a variety of maps and visual aids involving both manual and automated production operations and support services. Ability to apply knowledge of current automated information systems and practices to aid development of enterprise GIS. Ability to deal tactfully, cooperatively, and diplomatically with others. Ability to make mathematical computations using standardized tables and formulas. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Pay Range

$62,059.00 - $88,636.00

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