[Geog_Jobs] Job Vacancy: GIS Specialist GS-401/1301-7/9 - Santa Fe National Forest

[Sinha, Gaurav]

From: Luetzelschwab, Julie -FS
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 2:56 PM
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Subject: Job Vacancy Announcement - GIS Specialist GS-401/1301-7/9 - Santa Fe National Forest

The vacancy announcement for the GIS Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist / Physical Science Information Specialist) GS-401/1301-7/9 position on the Santa Fe National Forest is now open for Merit candidates and closes 4/8/15.  The link is here:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/399071700

It will also be open to recent graduates (generally those who have obtained a degree or certificate from a qualifying university within the last 2 years) via the Pathways Recent Graduate Program from 4/20/15 - 4/24/15 under announcement number 15-FS-RG-R3-PW.  Under Pathways it will be advertised as a GS-401/1301-7 with the potential for promotion to GS-9 after successful completion and job performance in the first year.  If you are eligible via Pathways you can apply for the job on USAJOBs during the open period 4/20/15 - 4/24/15.  https://www.usajobs.gov/

For more information on the Pathways Recent Graduate program and eligibility please visit:
https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads

The primary purpose of this position is to support the automated spatial data needs and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) implementation on the Santa Fe National Forest. The incumbent assists with the editing and maintenance of the Forest's spatial and tabular natural resources and infrastructure databases and associated National Applications (including hydrology, vegetation, soils, wildlife, range, fire, roads, trails, and recreation).  The incumbent works with resource specialists to edit and update databases and ensures regional and national data standards are met.  The incumbent will also provide GIS analysis and map products for environmental assessments and impact statements, Forest Plan Revision and other projects.  The incumbent may also provide GIS support for fire particularly for Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) as needed. In addition to providing GIS database management and analysis support, the incumbent may also utilize remote sensing software and data including satellite imagery and LiDAR, and work with ArcGIS Online.  A strong working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software is required including the use of editing, topology, and analysis tools.  Experience with ArcSDE, Spatial Analyst, Model Builder, LiDAR, Google Earth, ERDAS Imagine, ArcGIS Online, Microsoft Access and Excel, PL/SQL, Visual Basic Scripting, and Python is a plus. Note this is not a field job, although there are many opportunities for field trips.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is excited about learning and utilizing new and innovative geospatial technologies to support the Santa Fe National Forest's GIS program.

The duty station is the Santa Fe National Forest Supervisor's Office, 11 Forest Lane, Santa Fe, NM 87508.  We are located at I-25 and Hwy 599 next door to (within walking distance of) the 599 Rail Runner Train Station.

If you have questions about the duties of the job please contact me, Julie Luetzelschwab, jluetzelschwab at fs.fed.us<mailto:jluetzelschwab at fs.fed.us>.  If you have questions about eligibility please contact the Human Resources Department listed in the job vacancy announcement.

Thank you!

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Julie Luetzelschwab
GIS Coordinator

Forest Service
Santa Fe National Forest

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