Summary This vacancy is a re-post of vacancy COIMP-25-12605274-JLH due to an administrative error. You will need to reapply to the new vacancy in order to be considered. Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is open to current Department of Interior employees only. This is being used to fill 1 vacancy in any BLM Office; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Defines data need parameters for specific geospatial projects and/or assignments. Implements advanced analytical techniques necessary to solve complex geospatial and GIS issues, applying innovative solutions and methods of analysis to GIS problems. Designs, develops, and manages geospatial databases using appropriate hardware and software. Provides highly technical advice to other specialists at lower organizational levels. Knowledge of geographic/cartographic sciences, interdisciplinary resource management, and database management in order to design, develop, and manage geospatial databases. Knowledge of appropriate database design principles in order to identify interrelationships within GIS data. 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. Minimum Qualifications for the 0301 series GIS Specialist at the GS-12: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity that includes performing at least four of the following duties: Producing and maintaining GIS data, maps, and applications. Creating GIS data sets from other geospatial data (Legal Land Descriptions, coordinate data, etc.). Designing and managing geospatial databases including project quality control and/or research. Collaborating with others in developing and implementing geospatial applications or data including web based applications. Conducting spatial analysis. Providing GIS user and technical support to co-workers. 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. Education This position does not have an education requirement or an education substituion in lieu of experience. Additional Information 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): This program applies 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 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 eligibility. For more information: CTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Travel, per diem, and lodging will not be paid. All travel and lodging expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee. 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.