Geographer

Job Overview

This role involves supporting geographic information system (GIS) operations by gathering spatial imagery and data from multiple sources including government agencies, military locations, private firms, and architect-engineers. The position requires entering and processing spatial and tabular data in GIS, creating and editing multi-layer maps, generating reports, and ensuring the technical accuracy of mapping data.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather imagery and spatial datasets from diverse entities such as local, state, federal organizations, military bases, and private contractors.
• Conduct data input, creation, and geo-processing activities within GIS platforms, handling both map and tabular information.
• Create, edit, and maintain multi-layer maps, and produce map and report outputs while verifying the correctness of geographic data.
• Assist in developing and managing straightforward spatial and relational geo-referenced databases.
• Support initiatives to implement database architectures, enforce data standards and dictionaries, develop automated map libraries, and data validation procedures.
• Participate in professional forums, seminars, workshops, and training to remain current with emerging GIS developments and applications.

Qualifications and Conditions

• Appointment contingent upon suitability determination and completion of a background security investigation.
• Signing mobility and Army Fellows Participant agreements required if selected.
• Male candidates born after December 31, 1959, must complete Selective Service pre-employment certification.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• Formal education includes a Bachelor’s degree or higher in geography or a related field with at least 24 semester hours in geography or related disciplines, or equivalent education and experience combination.
• Specialized experience of at least one year involving GIS-related mapping, data collection, and database maintenance, typical of a GS-05 level role, or relevant graduate-level education, or superior academic achievement qualifications.
• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated for U.S. equivalence where applicable.

Additional Information

• This position is filled under Direct Hire Authority for certain DoD personnel.
• U.S. citizenship verification and direct deposit enrollment are mandatory.
• Subject to DoD referral restrictions and reemployed annuitant provisions.
• Part of the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) career field, with multiple vacancies possible.
• Salary includes local market supplements and applicable locality pay.
• Official transcripts required upon selection; unofficial transcripts at application.
• Promotion potential to target grade without further competition if recommended.
• Incumbent will serve a one-year probationary period evaluating performance, conduct, and public interest alignment.
• Commitment to federal service values, rule of law, and the U.S. Constitution essential.
• Federal employment offers extensive benefits dependent on employment status.