NHS Human Services, Inc.

Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior professional performing work such as: Installation Geospatial Information Officer, Cartographer, (Computer-Aided-Drafting and Design (CADD), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Surveying) "Engineering Services" resource expert, which is responsible for Geospatial mapping, surveying, engineering drafting, and development and implementation of installation Engineering Services for Kunsan Air Base. Responsibilities Serves as Installation Cartographer, or Geographer, with responsibility for the overall coordination and program development of high quality, cost-effective Engineering Services tools, systems applications, and programs. Initiates, conducts, coordinates, monitors, and participates in technical studies to determine the feasibility and the capability of the Engineering Services technology to support current/new missions or long-range programs. Develops Engineering Services related management and design programs, applications software guidance, standards and instructions. Maintains effective working relationships with scientist, engineers, designers, and planners from other agencies and customers, to include contractors, to facilitate the exchange of information and resolve problems. Prepares correspondence including talking papers, briefings, etc., about projects, programs, and planning issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, Series 1370. BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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. Click here to view occupational requirements for this position. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of cartographic theories, concepts, principles, practices, and equipment, including those used in photogrammetry, remote sensing, photointerpretation, digital analysis, or other techniques, sufficient to evaluate source material; research, analyze, select, and prepare cartographic materials. Skills and abilities sufficient to adapt techniques to solve problems; make significant departures from previous approaches to accommodate specialized assignments; and provide staff advisory, planning, and reviewing services. Knowledge and skill sufficient to serve as a technical authority in the planning, development, and implementation of a state-of-the-art mapping system for use by installation organizations such as Civil Engineering, Fire Department, Security Forces and Emergency Management. Mastery of geospatial sciences concepts, principles and practices including cartography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, and scientific data visualization, and their applications to geospatial operations and analysis as they would relate to management applications on military installations. NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques, and practices of geospatial sciences. 2. Professional knowledge of the interrelationships of elements of social science and design disciplines involved in human settlements and the dynamics of change within these elements. 3. Knowledge of enterprise geodatabase management and ability to apply knowledge to information processing standards and procedures to CADD/GIS design and programming projects. 4. Ability to analyze planning problems, identify and define goals and objectives, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization and to coordinate planning activities and programs at and between several organization levels. 5. Ability to express ideas orally, in writing, or by means of graphics and sketches. 6. Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with others. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. 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