Geographic Information System - Washington, United States - U.S. Department of the Interior

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    Description

    Clarification from the agency

    All U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required. CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.

    Duties

  • Implements analytical techniques necessary to solve various procedural and factual geospatial and GIS issues.
  • Digitizes geographic information by translating raw land-based data into code.
  • Identifies interrelationships within data and applies layers of geographic data to produce spatial analysis and derivative maps to promote effective and economical management of natural resources.
  • Analyzes cumulative impacts of frequently measured environmental factors.
  • Administers geospatial databases and implements quality control and assurance guidelines for geospatial data projects.
  • Conducts research to locate and obtain information from existing databases.
  • Provides feedback to higher level specialists regarding the development of statewide standards and applications.
  • Coordinates with local managers, resources specialist/technicians and IT staff to schedule geospatial hardware and software processing needs.
  • Promotes and implements an integrated training program to teach basic skills in the use of geospatial software, data acquisition, retrieval and analysis, in order to meet local needs.
  • Assists in the integration of Enterprise GIS with long- and short-term planning and management activities at the local level.
  • Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
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