About the role
Duties
Data Management
Completes and updates metadata records for geospatial data sets. Collects geospatial and resource data using manual and technology assisted methods including GPS and mobile computing technology. Incorporates field collected and remote sensing data into corporate geospatial data sets using established procedures. Updates geospatial data sets for multiple disciplines including recreation, silviculture, wildlife, hydrology, engineering, etc.
Geospatial Analysis
Uses standard operations and scripted processes to manipulate and analyze geospatial data to support multi-resource analysis in support of planning, analysis, and monitoring activities; and resource management decision making.
Cartography and Map Design/Production
Uses GIS software and cartographic tools to create simple thematic and reference maps following appropriate standards for symbology, color, labeling and marginalia. Reads metadata for geospatial data sets to determine appropriate use. Selects appropriate reference data for thematic map products and presentation materials for multi-disciplinary resource management planning, preparation of environmental and social assessments, environmental impact statements and other projects supporting natural resource management decision making. Produces simple maps and graphics for many varied forest resource programs, planning documents, and a variety of other requirements.
Training and Support
Conducts informal training and provides technical assistance to GIS software users in the development, storage, retrieval, and analysis of data.
Qualifications
You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements.
GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-06 grade level.
Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in cartography or in a related field such as compiling and updating metadata records for geospatial data sets; Collecting geospatial and resource data using manual and technology assisted methods including GPS and mobile computing technology; Using basic operations and scripted processes to manipulate and analyze geospatial data to support multi-resource analysis in support of planning, analysis, and monitoring activities; and resource management decision making; Using GIS software and cartographic tools to create simple thematic and reference maps following appropriate standards for symbology, color, labeling and marginalia. Reads metadata for geospatial data sets to determine appropriate use. - OR
Successful completion of 1 year of graduate level education (18 semester/27 quarter hours), courses are to be related to the position to be filled.-OR
A combination of education and experience listed above.
To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement.
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 employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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