Summary These Interdisciplinary positions serve as a Regional Geospatial Coordinator and advisor on matters relating to Geographic Information System (GIS) activities with the BIA-Central Office, Office of Trust Services, Division of Resource Integration and Service, Duty Station TBD upon selection. Positions are Remote Eligible; however, final determination of the Duty Station/Location will be made by Management. If reporting to an office location, telework may be eligible as determined by management. Responsibilities Provides oversight and coordination of program efforts for geospatial support, services and direction for multi-disciplinary data input for assigned Region. Assesses and determines management needs for the implementation and collaboration of GIS data and resources related to natural resources activities and functions. Develops and implements a regional GIS management plan for extending and transferring the system concept, processes and products to support goals and objectives. Designs, develops, and manages geospatial data standards and database management systems as it relates to GIS software and applications. Develops, manages and monitors projects as they relate to geospatial information usage, requirements and management planning, conducts periodic surveys to determine the effectiveness in relation to national geospatial standards. Works directly with national, regional and tribal organizations to aid and facilitate the collection and maintenance of accurate and current data. Prepares and presents scientific and technical reports from research that leads to the development and implementation of new methods, procedures, techniques, and applications of state of the art mapping and scientific systems and geospatial data. Digitizes mapped information and provides a strategy for automation of regional trust data. Coordinates consistent region wide training opportunities and curriculum and assesses training needs and deficiencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OCCUPATIONS: Cartographer, GS-1370 Geographer, GS-0150 Natural Resource Specialist (GIS), GS-0401 EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions, and Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-1370: Cartography Series; GS-0150: Geography Series; and GS-0401: General Natural Resources and Biological Science Series). BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-1370 CARTOGRAPHY: Degree: cartography or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography and/or directly related science, and related mathematics. Such course work includes, but is not limited to, cartography, astronomy, geodesy, photogrammetry, physical and geological oceanography, computer science, land surveying, geophysics, physical geography, and remote sensing. The 30 semester hours must have included at least 6, but no more than 15, semester hours of college level, non-business mathematics or statistics (i.e., college level algebra, trigonometry, calculus, or scientific mathematics or statistics requiring equivalent college-level courses as prerequisites. - OR - Combination of education and experience-courses equivalent to a major in cartography, or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography, and/or directly related science, and related mathematics, as shown in A above plus appropriate experience or additional education. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-0150 GEOGRAPHY: 1. Degree: 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 - 2. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-0401 NATURAL RESOURCES: A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate for the position. - OR - B. Combination of education and experience-Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR ALL SERIES: In addition to meeting the basic entry level qualification requirements, applicants must have the following: GS-12: One year of specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-11 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience in geospatial projects that involved analyzing agricultural, soil, biological, ecological, and/or resource inventory programs issues/trends AND experience in applying, analyzing, coordinating Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technologies. GS-13: One year of specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-12 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience in managing, directing or coordinating a large-scale geospatial program for multiple entities across multiple legal jurisdictions to analyze agricultural, soil, biological, ecological, and/or resource inventory programs issues/trends; AND experience managing public lands and experience with geospatial analysis (e.g., Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technologies). All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date. Education If you are qualifying based on your education, you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education which shows 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: FOREIGN EDUCATION Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2023 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job). If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. Final pay and location will be determined at the time of selection. The pay flexibilities of a recruitment or relocation bonus MAY BE authorized by the manager (pending availability of funds and higher management approval). The full performance level of this position is GS-13. Promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. A career ladder promotion is at the discretion of management, and in no way guaranteed. This position has been designated as an Incidental Operator under the Indian Affairs Motor Vehicle Safety Program and requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle in order to properly carry out his/her assigned duties but whose principal duties are not operating a motor vehicle and his/her position is not classified as a motor vehicle operator. The incumbent will be required initially and annually to acknowledge and certify possession of a valid state driver's license. CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp . LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT (LMWFA): If applying under the LMWFA, you must provide documentation to support your eligibility (SF-50) and performance (references and/or performance appraisal). Under the LMWFA two groups of individuals are eligible to apply under this announcement: current and/or former employees serving or who have served under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies. Land Management Agencies include: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Current appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service. Former appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) must have separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND 4) must have performed at an acceptable level through the service period. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see USA Jobs What are bargaining units?