GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Duties

• Performs Common Operational Picture Manager Duties.
• Serves as support to the watch team for operational events: Assist watch team in plotting JTFN mission information to include all measurable mission data.
• Serves as the lead point for contact for training, procedural and technical support: The COP Manager shall support the government in the design, development, implementation and execution of training events and procedural processes intended to prepare and train the JTF-N staff, supporting units and other selected commands/agencies
• Serves as primary point of contact for recommending/approving the disclosure of classified and FOUO material to foreign partners: The FDO shall review documents in order to recommend/approve disclosure of classified and FOUO material which may be shared as needed with foreign partners in order to facilitate mission planning.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Employee is required to travel in performance of duties. Travel will be accomplished by commercial and military aircraft, as well as other authorized modes of transportation.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations in performance of temporary duty (TDY).
• This position has been designated as Critical Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance as a condition of employment.
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP incumbent is to refrain from use of illegal drugs and if required, to submit to urinalysis testing.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position. Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Duty hours will vary and overtime may be required. Member will be required to participate in national and
• Command-level exercises and may be required to work different shifts, to include night shifts in order to accomplish the exercise objectives as directed.
• This is a KEY position. A Key Position is a Federal position that cannot be vacated during a war, national emergency, or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency to function effectively
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled" Telework.
• This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes the application of a wide range of Common Operation Picture concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and regulations. Application of policies, procedures, regulations, techniques, and practices pertaining to the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and DoD relative to operation functions sufficient to provide Common Operating Picture support to all services as the mission requires. Applying Information Operations: Doctrine, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures; military command and control systems, networks and architectures, their functionality, and integration/employment in an operational environment, to create and manage the COP. Application of Information Systems Security (INFOSEC), network environment, network configuration, standard operating system service and support, and sharing and securing network resources to combine different pieces of information and paint an operational picture for the commander, while safeguarding and preventing classification spillage.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of all digital imagery and geospatial formats and competently applies digital processing techniques in preparing accurate, qualitative geospatial products.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize Open Geospatial Consortium Compliant web services and data base technology.
• Skill in applying analytical methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of COP products.
• Knowledge of computer software which aids in acquiring and creating graphical and data base coverages which the end products would be JTFN standard planning products.
• Knowledge of performance characteristics of information technology equipment, systems, services and transmission media to evaluate devices, proposals, and approaches.
• Knowledge of concepts and principles of sequencing actions, procurement techniques and requirements, and coordination requirements involved in project controls.
• Skill in handling classified data in accordance with established DoD procedures.
• Knowledge of procedures and process for disclosing classified and FOUO material to foreign partners.
• Knowledge of mapping products, web services and digital databases utilized by Boards and Bureaus.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards for data storage, retrieval and maintenance.
• Skill in conducting training and framing information appropriate for the audience ranging from Congressional Leaders, and Higher Commanding General to fellow operations personnel.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

The primary purpose of this position is: Serves as a Common Operation Picture Manager responsible for integrating all operational command systems providing operational situation awareness in support of Army, Air Force, Marine, and Naval forces conducting Counter Drug/Counter Narco-Terrorism missions throughout the continental United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands in support of Local, State, and Federal Drug Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs).

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Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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