Agency Overview

This position is available to all U.S. Citizens, Status Candidates, and Non-Competitive Authority Eligibles.

Key Responsibilities

As a Geographic Information System Specialist, your role will encompass:

• Acting as a proficient GIS Specialist within a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office, responsible for acquiring and managing diverse spatial data essential for public land management.
• Utilizing a comprehensive set of technical skills in geographic and geospatial applications to tackle moderately complex GIS challenges and execute various established projects.
• Serving as the data steward for vegetation and land treatment databases, overseeing data management, user training, and coordination related to tracking vegetation and land treatments from district projects.
• Editing and managing data pertinent to forest development, hazardous fuels reduction, timber harvest, and wildlife resources, requiring proficiency in databases, spreadsheets, and GIS applications.
• Organizing and maintaining data integrity across various databases, ensuring adherence to State and District protocols regarding database management and metadata maintenance.
• Creating content for ArcGIS Online to facilitate data collection by field personnel for forest management activities.
• Providing analytical support and graphical products to resource area planning and project teams, preparing reports, and responding to data inquiries using maps and other GIS tools.

Employment Conditions

• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
• Background investigation may be required.
• Selective Service Registration Act compliance for males is necessary.
• Submission of a resume and supporting documents is required.
• Active real estate licenses or interests in firms related to Federal Lands are prohibited.
• New Federal employees may need to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Participation in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program is required.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met for status applicants.
• Occasional overnight travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must demonstrate relevant experience and/or education:

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service.
• Education: Completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, demonstrating the necessary knowledge and skills for this position.
• Combination: A combination of education and experience that totals at least 100 percent of the requirements.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Experience must be clearly detailed in the resume, including volunteer work.

Education Documentation

Transcripts must be submitted to verify educational qualifications. Graduate education may also be considered.