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Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel Workforce for DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Geographer GS-12 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division (NWD), Omaha District, Real Estate Division. Responsibilities Serves as a Geospatial Information System (GIS) expert using the latest computer technology and systems and ever-evolving software and procedures to accomplish work in the most efficient manner. Develops, maintains, and delivers geospatial and database driven applications for access to customers at a variety of levels using a variety of platforms. Attends professional meetings, seminars and training courses to maintain state-of-the art knowledge of technical advances and software applications. Ensures that the GIS databases are correctly linked to mapping elements, and prepares final mapping products of official record. Responsible for preparing and publishing corporate datasets within district and national enterprise GIS systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 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 meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Coordinate geospatial information systems in accordance with policies and standards; AND 2) Develop, maintain, and perform quality assurance on GIS datasets, products, and applications; AND 3) Develop or review cartographic products, legal descriptions, or survey products to meet organization objectives and mission requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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/ Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is an Engineers & Scientists Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Additional incentives MAY be authorized.