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Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Reno, Nevada. Information about Nevada State Office in Reno, NV and the surrounding area can be found at Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is authorized a 10% incentive - see Additional Information. Responsibilities Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related technology to use seasoned judgment and advanced analytical techniques to solve complex geospatial and GIS issues and recommend changes to established geospatial procedures and methods. Ability to utilize GIS and related technology to improve business operations and natural resources management activities within the local organization. Knowledge of geographic/cartographic sciences, interdisciplinary resource management/database management to design, develop, and manage geospatial databases. Knowledge of appropriate database design principles to identify interrelationships within GIS data. Knowledge of functions, principles, techniques of land use planning, including outdoor recreation and interdisciplinary resource management to assist in the integration of Enterprise GIS with long/short-term planning and management activities. Knowledge of interrelationships between natural and cultural resources (i.e., range, wildlife, soil, water, minerals) programs to work with a diverse group of individuals to coordinate and implement geospatial applications. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with a variety of audiences to present complex/abstract ideas and information in easy-to- understand formats that increase understanding of Bureau programs, policies, and objectives. Ability to provide clear and convincing oral presentations, listen to others, attend to nonverbal cues, and respond appropriately. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For the GS-09 level: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as solving various procedural and factual geospatial and GIS issues, digitizing geographic information, analyzing environmental factors, and conducting 3D/spatial analysis and geospatial modeling. For the GS-11 level: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as supporting business operations and natural resources management in GIS, distinguish data parameters for projects, solve complex geospatial and GIS issues, calculate cumulative impacts of various environmental factors, conduct 3D/spatial analysis and geospatial modeling, digitize geographic information. 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 meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, requiring long periods of sitting in one position, intense concentration, and working for several hours at a time. Stress may be experienced on a regular basis in attempting to respond to conflicting objectives and in working against tight deadlines with limited resources. Work Environment: The work is primarily in an office/computer room environment. Occasional fieldwork may be required. Fieldwork is in support of resource mapping projects and involves extended days of travel, sometimes in poor weather conditions. The incumbent must be comfortable with less than ideal conditions in remote settings in the accomplishment of mapping projects. Education This position falls under the Administration and Management Series, 0301. This position has a substitution of education for Specialized Experience. See qualification section for a description of the education substitution for specialized experience. If using education to qualify, submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts if selected. Additional Information Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: This position is offering a Relocation/Recruitment Incentive, 10% of the annual salary. To be eligible for a Relocation Incentive, you must be a current Federal Employee and the selectee must be employed with the Federal Government and the selectees current duty location is more than 50 miles from the duty location of this position. To be eligible for a Recruitment Incentive, selectee must not be employed by the Federal Government. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will be paid consistent with the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 302, and Departmental policy. Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. Tax Law Impact for PCS: Moving expenses reimbursement is a taxable benefit. However, the Federal Travel Regulation 18-05 issued by General Services Administration has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance and Relocation Income Tax Allowance to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.