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Geographer
Geological Survey · Posted 60 days ago
About the Role
This position is located within the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Core Science Systems, Cartographic Data Services. Duty Locations: Rolla, Missouri Lakewood, Colorado Reston, Virginia Salary (GS-11): Lakewood, CO: $83,265 (Step 1) to $108,251 (Step 10) Rolla, MO: $74,678 (Step 1) to $97,087 (Step 10) Reston, VA: $85,447 (Step 1) to $111,087 (Step 10)
What You'll Do
- →At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct research for the U.S.
- →Board on Geographic Names (BGN) by responding to inquiries, collecting and analyzing geographic names information from multiple sources, and compiling data for case briefs and special projects.
- →Prepare case briefs for proposed new and changed geographic names for publication in the BGN Docket List and presentation to the Domestic Names Committee.
- →Provide technical support to senior BGN staff by participating in monthly committee meetings and offering expertise on geographic names issues.
- →Serve as a technical liaison with Federal, State, Tribal, local, and private organizations on geographic names policies, standards, and projects.
- →Represent the National Geospatial Program (NGP) at meetings, committees, and working groups to support geographic names research, coordination, and information sharing.
- →Collaborate with the Domestic Names Committee (DNC) Executive Secretary, Senior Researcher, and other stakeholders to develop, implement, and maintain geographic names initiatives and projects.
- →Assist with planning, tracking, and documenting annual work activities, contracts, and project deliverables supporting the geographic names program.
- →Research, evaluate, and recommend geographic names information to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and related national geospatial products.
Requirements
- ✓Key Requirements Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- ✓Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
- ✓Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- ✓Federal employees applying under merit promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Additional requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.
- ✓Conditions of Employment A background investigation is required.
- ✓Continued employment is contingent upon successfully completing the required background investigation and receiving a favorable suitability determination.
- ✓Throughout the recruitment process, we will communicate with applicants via email.
- ✓You are responsible for ensuring the email address provided in your application remains current.
- ✓If your email address changes, notify the point of contact listed in this announcement.
- ✓If selected, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- ✓During this period, the agency will evaluate your performance, conduct, and continued suitability for Federal employment to determine whether your continued employment advances the public interest, supports organizational goals, and promotes the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Continued employment beyond the probationary period is contingent upon the agency's written certification that you have successfully completed the probationary period.
- ✓Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g.
Personality Fit
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