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Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Data Science
Suitland, MD (On-Site/Office)
Duties
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the 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:
Experience and knowledge of database management principles and practices, with specific focus in MS-SQL geodatabases, including an understanding of SQL, stored procedures, views, query optimization techniques, and database design for GIS and web applications.
Experience and knowledge of GIS technologies, particularly ArcGIS, and their application in image processing and analysis systems, including expertise in database design and schema development for enterprise-level geodatabases.
Experience in software development practices for GIS applications and understanding GIS Tools, with familiarity in ArcPy or similar GIS scripting libraries for data processing.
Experience with programming and software development using languages such as Python, JavaScript, or similar, including the ability to read, modify, and maintain existing codebases and collaborate with software developers on application enhancements.
Experience and knowledge of information security protocols and best practices as they relate to database management, user access control, and overall IT operations management.
Experience and familiarity with emerging technologies in database design, GIS, and imagery processing, and the ability to evaluate and implement these technologies to improve system performance.
Experience and understanding of research methodologies to enhance database functionality, reduce complexity, and optimize GIS and GUI performance, with the ability to apply these methodologies in practical scenarios.
Experience with strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports, present findings, provide training on new or changed procedures, and facilitate interdepartmental collaboration in research, development, and deployment of GIS products and utilities.
Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: OR .
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Additional information
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.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
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:
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
- You will create and maintain MS-SOL geodatabases supporting GIS mapping and image service applications, with a focus on managing the interaction between Sea Ice Processing and Analysis System (SIPAS) and the Enterprise Geodatabase.
- You will develop software to automate tasks and integrate with SIPAS, focusing on satellite image data transfer, analysis, and product generation.
- You will interact with analysts, system users, computer scientists, and government contractors to improve system stability.
- You will use expertise in database practice and theory.
- You will provide recommendations to the Information Technology Department Head (ITDH) concerning GIS system integration, potential system conflicts avoidance, and information security hazards mitigation.
- You will prepare reports, recommendations, and technical summaries on database design/performance and operating procedures for review by the ITDH.
- You will create and maintain MS-SQL geodatabases supporting GIS mapping and image service applications.
- You will focus on managing the interaction between Enterprise Geodatabase and custom geospatial application for sea ice analysis and charting (SIPAS), built on Esri's ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro platforms
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- This position requires travel.
- This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing
- This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (421 Database Administration), proficiency level (Intermediate).
- The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.
Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the 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:
Experience and knowledge of database management principles and practices, with specific focus in MS-SQL geodatabases, including an understanding of SQL, stored procedures, views, query optimization techniques, and database design for GIS and web applications.
Experience and knowledge of GIS technologies, particularly ArcGIS, and their application in image processing and analysis systems, including expertise in database design and schema development for enterprise-level geodatabases.
Experience in software development practices for GIS applications and understanding GIS Tools, with familiarity in ArcPy or similar GIS scripting libraries for data processing.
Experience with programming and software development using languages such as Python, JavaScript, or similar, including the ability to read, modify, and maintain existing codebases and collaborate with software developers on application enhancements.
Experience and knowledge of information security protocols and best practices as they relate to database management, user access control, and overall IT operations management.
Experience and familiarity with emerging technologies in database design, GIS, and imagery processing, and the ability to evaluate and implement these technologies to improve system performance.
Experience and understanding of research methodologies to enhance database functionality, reduce complexity, and optimize GIS and GUI performance, with the ability to apply these methodologies in practical scenarios.
Experience with strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports, present findings, provide training on new or changed procedures, and facilitate interdepartmental collaboration in research, development, and deployment of GIS products and utilities.
Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: OR .
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Additional information
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.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
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:
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
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