Geographer

About the Position: As a geographer in this position you will apply your extensive knowledge and experience with geographic, cartographic, and land surveying practices and methodology for the creation and analysis of GIS databases.

Major duties

• Serve as the District GIS expert, utilizing advanced computer technology, software, and evolving procedures to independently develop GIS products in coordination with engineers and scientists.
• Plan and implement digital mapping projects (raster and vector) in remote sensing, photogrammetry, hydrography, topography, and land surveying.
• Develop and analyze geo-referenced databases to interpret complex variables and evaluate the adequacy of external spatial data for District projects.
• Represent the GIS, Mapping, and CADD section on project teams, analyzing civil works data (such as flood control and environmental restoration) while ensuring compliance with Corps-wide GIS standards.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, GIS provisions, and cost estimates for Architect-Engineer (A-E) contracts.
• Lead technical evaluations of A-E contractors to verify their professional capabilities and equipment meet project requirements.
• Perform quality assurance reviews on final contractor deliverables to ensure strict compliance with contract requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the individual occupational education requirement and the minimum specialized 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. Transcripts are required as a part of your application package. Individual occupational education requirement for Geographer: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher 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 B. 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. In addition to the education requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below. Specialized Experience: Qualified applicants will describe in their resume at least one year of specialized experience with planning, coordinating and developing digital GIS (Geographic Information Systems) schemas, layers and databases, developing digital data and map products, planning and developing spatial databases. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

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/.