Geospatial Data Specialist (Geographer / Computer Scientist)

Quick Facts

• Interdisciplinary Geographer / Computer Scientist role focused on pipeline program management for USACE managed waterways and geospatial/technical support data
• Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for DoD-related competitive service hiring

Description

Serve as a pipeline program manager for Operations Division USACE managed waterways. Provide technical expertise and oversight for planning, development, implementation, and management of technical support data, ensuring spatial and attribute information is accurate, consistent, and shareable.

Responsibilities

• Input spatial and attribute data into digital repositories using standardized data entry formats and cataloging instructions
• Format infrastructure records for long-term digital preservation using established file naming and documentation standards
• Maintain consistency and enable information sharing between internal/external offices and multiple data sources
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory authorities to exchange safety-critical utility and infrastructure data
• Execute structured queries in relational database applications to retrieve relevant utility and geographic records
• Collaborate with internal offices, utility companies, dredging contractors, and agencies to share and correct discrepancies
• Brief executive leadership and external stakeholders on waterway safety initiatives and build organizational consensus to reduce dredging risks and protect vital infrastructure

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Valid Driver's License to operate a motor vehicle
• Education baseline: meet either Geographer education requirements (geography or related physical/social science with required geography semester hours) or Computer Scientist requirements (CS or math/statistics/CS with required calculus coursework)
• Meet GS-09/GS-11/GS-12 qualification requirements via specialized experience, graduate education, or an approved combination (computed to at least 100%)
• Subject to suitability/fitness determination after a background investigation
• One-year probationary period may be required
• TDY/travel up to 5% may be required

Benefits

A federal career offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. Benefit eligibility depends on the type of position and schedule; consult the hiring agency for specific details.