GEOGRAPHER

Summary You will serve as a Geographer at the GG-09 grade level working in an entry/developmental capacity performing assignments and completing on-the-job and formal training related to contributing to the planning, development, creation, and analysis of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) products/data for the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity. Responsibilities You will assist in the maintenance and integrity of an enterprise geodatabase used for collection, analysis and production for the Marine Corps as well as the Department of Defense (DoD) Intelligence Community (IC). You will establish and maintain a network of technical expert contacts within Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (MCIA), Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intelligence Community (IC). You will carry out specific assignments with close supervision regarding routine tasks to generate customized Geographic Information System (GIS) products using available commercial and DoD data sources. You will create products depicting cross-country mobility, coast and landing beach movement, lines of communication, flood prediction and creation of themes for use with the Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB). You will utilize a basic understanding of military geography with a specific focus on the evaluation of potential constraints to operations as a function of topographic and environmental conditions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS/-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Carry out assignments, with supervision, regarding routine tasks to generate Geographic Information System (GIS) products using available commercial and Department of Defense (DoD) data sources; Use basis understanding of geography with a specific focus on the evaluation of potential constraints to operations as a function of topographic and environmental conditions; Create products depicting cross-country mobility, coast and landing beach movement, lines of communication, flood prediction and creation of themes for use with the Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB). OR Masters or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Education In lieu of general/specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Education Substitution If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. See OPMs General Policies for information on crediting education. Foreign Education: Required for vacancies with Positive Education or Education Substitution Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Recent Grad Recent graduates who completed a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate within the last two years of the closing date of the announcement. Also, veterans who were unable to apply within two years of receiving my degree, due to military service obligations but are still within six years of graduation completion date with a qualifying degree. Basic Requirements 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 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. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.