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Summary This position is located in a District Office with the Great Plains Area, Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction (DSFC) in Pierre, South Dakota. The purpose of this position is to serve as a Geographic Information System (GIS) technical advisor. The incumbent will report to the DSFC Director or designee. Responsibilities Serve as the database administrator for the Geographic Information System (GIS) data for the Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction program. Complete or modify drawings in Auto CAD/Civil 3D and Arc View/GIS software. Create and/or update GIS data to develop, populate, and maintain the GIS. Update and maintain installation maps, gathering data from surveys, both visual and physical, and real property data. Complete daily activities of the GIS system, monitor progress and recommend GIS resources to meet project schedules and mission requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-05: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with (a) major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics; or One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level. Examples of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level Complete or modify design drawings and as-built drawings in Auto CAD/Civil 3D and Arc View/GIS software; Maintain GIS archives for completed and ongoing project data and drawing files; Develop GIS data models in enterprise relational databases; Utilize custom tools and scripts to automate analysis and data processing. GS-06: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level Examples of specialized experience at the GS-06 grade level Create and/or update GIS data to develop or populate the GIS database; Input data received from different disciplines (e.g., design, environmental, real estate, operations, surveying, archeology, hydraulics/hydrology, etc.); Update, maintain, and prepare installation maps; Utilize survey and data collection equipment and construction drawings to integrate attributes into the GIS database. GS-07: One (1) full year of graduate education directly related to engineering, construction or industrial technology; or One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level. Examples of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level Advise users of GIS files to ensure that drawings are constructed and interpreted properly; Maintain AutoCAD interface GIS service; Data verification, editing and performing interactive adjustments to files to eliminate any discrepancies; Evaluate and maintain supplies needed for GIS implementation. GS-08: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level Examples of specialized experience at the GS-08 grade level Complete daily GIS system activities; Monitor progress and recommend GIS resources to meet project schedules; Verify accuracy and consistency of data; Resolve technical conflicts and discrepancies; Prepare and establish procedures for system files; Develop recommendations and implement when appropriate. GS-09: Two (2) full years of graduate education or master's degree directly related to engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level. Examples of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level Assist customers in using spatial and statistical methods to analyze attributes and geographic information to develop new GIS data layers; Participate in developing cost estimates and data acquisitions for GIS services; Maintain GIS archives for completed and ongoing project data and drawing files. GS-10: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level Examples of specialized experience at the GS-10 grade level Direct daily activities of the GIS system; Develop schedules and work assignments to meet project needs; Upgrade and maintain GIS mapping and engineering application software; Manage software and user licenses, user accounts, and passwords; Assist and provide training/updates on new and revised software acquired. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.html. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position is not covered by a Bargaining Unit. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6-month service agreement will be required. This position has promotion potential to the GS-10 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied. This position is being announced concurrently under the Excepted Service/Merit Promotion procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-GP-12439572-ESEP/MP for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.