Cartographic Applied Research Section Chief

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What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Rolla, MO Salary: $106,437 (Step 1) - $138,370 (Step 10) Lakewood, CO Salary: $118,675 (Step 1) - $154,280 (Step 10) GS-0150 A.

Degree in 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 B.

A combination of education and experience-- courses equivalent to a major in geography, or a related field that included at least 24 semesters hours in geography or related fields, as shown in "A" above, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education.

The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above.

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Degree in cartography; or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography and/or directly related science, and related mathematics.

Such course work includes, but is not limited to, cartography, astronomy, geodesy, photogrammetry, physical and geological oceanography, computer science, land surveying, geophysics, physical geography, and remote sensing.

The 30 semester hours must have included at least 6, but no more than 15, semester hours of college level, non-business mathematics or statistics (i.e.

college-level algebra, trigonometry, calculus, or scientific mathematics or statistics requiring equivalent college-level courses as prerequisites). **OR B.

Combination of education and experience-courses equivalent to a major in cartography, or a minor that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography, and/or directly related science, and related mathematics, as shown in "A" above, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years.

The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above.

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In addition to the basic education requirement, applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-13 level: One year of appropriate professional experience in Geography or Cartography that is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service.

Examples may include: Developing and monitoring the production of geospatial data to support agency geographic information systems and hardcopy map generation for a staff unit; Revising agency cartographic standards and specifications; Exercising initiative and originality in the solution of cartographic problems; Serving as a technical authority on all aspects of cartography; Performing geospatial analytical and interpretive assignments of considerable significance and complexity; Designing and creating GIS databases.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Conditions of Employment for this Position: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized.

In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.? Major Duties:

As a Supervisory Geographer/Cartographer within the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC), some of your specific duties will include: Directs, supervises, and motivates a professional workforce of geospatial specialists in the planning, investigation, testing, prototyping, development and implementation of emerging technologies and capabilities for improving the value, quality, and efficiency of National Geospatial Program (NGP) products and services.

Provides administrative support to projects and personnel within the Branch: employee counseling, performance management, awards, job related training, planning and coordination, etc.

Recommends changes in the structure of the Section for greater efficiency of operation, assigning employees to positions within the Branch, and shifting personnel in response to changing workload and priorities.

Serves as Acting Chief, Applied Research and Technology Branch, when designated Performs planning, budgeting, and oversight for numerous applied research projects in support of The National Map.

Works closely with internal and external stakeholders to include NGP Product and Service Leads, and NGP Enterprise Architecture staff to develop annual and long-term Applied Research objectives and requirements, and to develop and coordinate a program of work to meet those goals.

Works closely with NGTOC Operations, Systems Development Branch, and IT management to ensure collaboration and coordination to achieve an effective and efficient implementation of new capabilities, and to sustain current capabilities.

Ensure that section staff collaborates with personnel at all levels of the NGTOC and NGP to identify and resolve issues and deficiencies in current operational capability and to identify, plan, and implement new operational capability.

Works with the Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS) to understand research direction and opportunities for transitioning research results into NGTOC operational capability.

Maintains contact with external partners, vendors, academic organizations, industry professionals, and other government agencies to coordinate the transfer and application of new technologies.

Serves as a technical advisor and geospatial subject matter expert to the Branch Chief for Applied Research and Technology and to NGTOC and NGP staff and management.

Keeps abreast of the state-of-the-art specifications and guidelines on new developments and changes as they pertain to the section for the increased variety of new map products and digital data.

Continually assesses NGTOC products, systems, and procedures and recommends improvements or new technologies and capabilities.

Serves as a representative on governance boards comprised of internal and external stakeholders and communicates relevant Applied Research and Technology issues, strategies, and decisions among the Branch, Section, and Board members.

Provides oversight and guidance for the development and publication of NGP geospatial data standards.