These positions are located in the Farmington Field office and the Taos Field Office. This position is concurrently open to Merit Promotion eligibles under Announcement Number NM-MP-25-12658286-HVN.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Specialized Experience GS-09: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) Digitizing geographic information by translating raw land-based data into code; (2) Compiling geographic data from a variety of sources; (3) Scheduling geospatial hardware and software processing needs and implementing required upgrades; (4) Providing input into contract specifications and scopes of work. OR, Education GS-09: Successful completion of at a 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) from an accredited college or university in a field directly related to the work of the position which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. You must include transcripts. OR, Combination, GS-09: An equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level education as described above, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. Please note only graduate education in excess of one year (18 semester hours) may be used to qualify under this option. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Specialized Experience GS-11: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) designing/managing geospatial databases including project quality control and/or research; (2) collaborating with others in developing and/or implementing geospatial applications or data; (3) presenting the organization's technical and/or policy information in conferences/meetings; (4) assisting with planning and/or management activities. OR, Education GS-11: Successful completion of a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M (if related) from an accredited college or university in a field directly related to the work of the position which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. You must include transcripts. OR, Combination, GS-11: An equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level education as described above, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. Please note only graduate education in excess of one year (18 semester hours) may be used to qualify under this option. This education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".
Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
Responsible for the acquisition and management of a wide range of spatial information required to support the management of public lands.
Defines data need parameters for specific geospatial projects and/or assignments and implements analytical techniques to solve geospatial issues.
Designs, develops, and manages geospatial databases, including conversion of digital data in various formats
Coordinates and implements geospatial applications and incorporates GIS resource data into a range of local planning documents and processes.