Agricultural Program Technology Specialist
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement 09/30/2019 including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade:
Applicants must meet one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-7 grade level for consideration for the GS-9 grade level.) .For the GS-9:
At lease one full-time year of specialized work experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-7 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates knowledge of and skill in applying GIS principles, concepts, standards and characteristics to develop new methods, approaches and procedures; develop and generate GIS data and generate maps. In addition, experience that demonstrates the ability to apply fundamental principles, concepts and methods of fact-finding, analysis, and problem-solving techniques sufficient to gather and analyze factual data, interpret and apply regulations and policies, and review program operations to identify, analyze and recommend solutions to problems. -OR- Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field. -OR- 2 full years (18 Semester Hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in a related field. -OR- A combination of graduate level education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level) AND specialized experience as listed above. For the GS-11:
At least one full-time year of specialized work experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-9 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates knowledge of and skill in using GIS technology sufficient to implement and test geographic databases, generate digital products and maintain software and digital databases. In addition, experience that demonstrates the ability to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of program issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. -OR- Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree -OR- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree -OR- LL.M., that included a related field of study. -OR- A combination of graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.) in a related field AND specialized experience as listed above. For the GS-12:
At least one full-time year of specialized work experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates the ability to utilize GIS concepts and techniques such as data conversions, geo- referencing, spatial interpolation, etc., sufficient to determine the applicability of GIS technologies to a variety of program operations. In addition, experience that demonstrates the knowledge of and skill in applying and adapting analytical and evaluative methods to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of program operations and to develop, modify and improve operations. There is no substitute of education for the GS-12 grade level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here:
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//www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applicants must meet one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-7 grade level for consideration for the GS-9 grade level.) .For the GS-9:
At lease one full-time year of specialized work experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-7 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates knowledge of and skill in applying GIS principles, concepts, standards and characteristics to develop new methods, approaches and procedures; develop and generate GIS data and generate maps. In addition, experience that demonstrates the ability to apply fundamental principles, concepts and methods of fact-finding, analysis, and problem-solving techniques sufficient to gather and analyze factual data, interpret and apply regulations and policies, and review program operations to identify, analyze and recommend solutions to problems. -OR- Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field. -OR- 2 full years (18 Semester Hours) of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in a related field. -OR- A combination of graduate level education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level) AND specialized experience as listed above. For the GS-11:
At least one full-time year of specialized work experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-9 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates knowledge of and skill in using GIS technology sufficient to implement and test geographic databases, generate digital products and maintain software and digital databases. In addition, experience that demonstrates the ability to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of program issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. -OR- Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree -OR- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree -OR- LL.M., that included a related field of study. -OR- A combination of graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.) in a related field AND specialized experience as listed above. For the GS-12:
At least one full-time year of specialized work experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates the ability to utilize GIS concepts and techniques such as data conversions, geo- referencing, spatial interpolation, etc., sufficient to determine the applicability of GIS technologies to a variety of program operations. In addition, experience that demonstrates the knowledge of and skill in applying and adapting analytical and evaluative methods to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of program operations and to develop, modify and improve operations. There is no substitute of education for the GS-12 grade level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here:
http:
//www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
1101 General Business And Industry - Salary Range:
$51,440 to $96,978 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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