Geographer.

About the Role

Serve as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Inland Electronic Navigational Chart (IENC) Program Geographer within the U.S. Army Geospatial Center (AGC) Survey Engineering and Mapping Technical Center of Expertise.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with USCG personnel in the development of chart data products for placement of AtoNs and methods of data transfer between agencies.
• Participates in interagency meetings and workshops.
• Supports collection of waterway geospatial data among all districts for the charting of waterway conditions.
• Executes the production, maintenance, and distribution of navigational chart products based on IHO S-57-based Inland Electronic Navigational Chart (IENC) standards.
• Solves problems requiring versatility and innovation in adapting, modifying, or extending Engineering Manuals, guides, criteria, or normal field practices.
• Advises District managers and helps employ navigation information services capabilities available for specific field needs.
• Assists AGC, ERDC, IWR, and Centers of expertise researchers with field pilot projects to test research products and new technology.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.

Only applicants who meet one of the specified employment authority categories are eligible to apply. Categories include:

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• 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
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

This is a Limited Area of Consideration for applicants that are Current Civilian Employees of the Command, USACE, and the other employment authority categories listed above.

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.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement for Geographer:

• 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.
• 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, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Specialized Experience:

For GS-12, one year of specialized experience including:

• Developing Inland Electronic Navigational Charts (IENC) using established geospatial standards, specifications, and production requirements.
• Analyzing geospatial and hydrographic data to support the development and maintenance of electronic navigational chart products.
• Applying geospatial standards and technical guidance to evaluate navigation chart data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Utilizing geospatial tools and technologies to support the production, update, and quality control of electronic navigational chart products.
• Providing technical recommendations and support related to geospatial data and navigation information used in inland waterway operations.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

For GS-13, one year of specialized experience including:

• Developing Inland Electronic Navigational Charts (IENC) using established geospatial standards and specifications.
• Analyzing geospatial and hydrographic data to produce accurate electronic navigational chart products for inland waterways.
• Evaluating navigation chart requirements to ensure compliance with established geospatial standards and program guidance.
• Implementing geospatial solutions to improve the production and maintenance of electronic navigational chart products.
• Advising program officials on geospatial technologies and navigation information to support inland waterway operations.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

Time in Grade Requirement:

• For GS-12: Applicants must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• For GS-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Foreign Education: If using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.

Skills

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.