Geographer Jobs

Summary You will serve as a Geographer in the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (MCIA) of HQ US MARINE CORPS, providing technical expertise in the planning, development, creation, analysis and dissemination of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) products/data for the Marine Corps. You will perform highly complex analysis and production tasks relative to various types of geographic products derived from the use of a Geographic Information System (GIS). Responsibilities You will be responsible for evaluating new software and geospatial processing techniques to ensure the state-of-the-art GIS capabilities are maintained within the Marine Corps. You will use a thorough understanding of military geography and work with customers to analyze requirements, and assist in developing concise product requests. You will be technically proficient in the use of ESRI ArcGIS desktop mapping applications and extensions, using the software in the performance of map production, geospatial data management and analysis in an enterprise geodatabase. You will provide tailored, steady-state and contingency geospatial support, generating customized Geographic Information System (GIS) products using all available commercial and DoD data sources. You will acquire geospatial, imagery and/or intelligence source data for GEOINT production, and as appropriate, incorporate into all-source intelligence. You will establish and maintain a network of technical expert contacts within DoD, the Intelligence and International Community and supporting partners for collaboration. You will be responsible for ensuring all products and data are properly archived for future retrieval. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Evaluating new software and geospatial processing techniques to ensure state-of-the-art Geographic Information System (GIS) capabilities reside within the organization. Providing expert training, presentations and briefings regarding Geospatial software, applications and services. Using a thorough understanding of maritime geography to analyze requirements and developing concise products and/or capabilities required. Conducting periodic reviews to assure quality, efficiency and consistency of GIS products used throughout the Enterprise. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management websites: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Geography Series 0150 (opm.gov) Education Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: 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. Additional Information All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. 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. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. 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 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) does not apply to Excepted Service positions.