Geospatial Specialist (Visual Information Specialist) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Who May Apply Job Opening : 57231 Open to ALL U.S. Citizens Opening Date: October 10, 2024 Closing Date: November 4, :59 pm (EST) Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HRS Mary Arbelo at Job Summary Position: Geospatial Specialist (Visual Information Specialist), GS-11/12 Division: Laboratory Division (LD) Unit: Operational Projects Unit (OPU) Location: Quantico, VA Working Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm(Flexible) Salary: GS-11 $82,764.00-$107,590.00 GS-12 $99,200.00-$128,956.00 Full Performance level: GS-13 Number of Positions Available: 1 Duration: Full Time/Permanent Selected applicant may be eligible for up to 20% Recruitment Incentive. Selectee will be required to sign a 2-year agreement upon receipt of the Recruitment Incentive. Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Key Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance Travel will be required. Flexibility to travel at short notice (e.g. within 2 hours) for uncertain periods (e.g. up to two weeks) including weekends and holidays This position may potentially be exposed to situations or information that depicts violent acts, lewd images, or involves isolated working conditions As a condition of employment, DNA samples are required from all FBI personnel who interact with evidence or federal DNA database samples in Laboratory Division (LD) space or whose work requires them to enter LD examination areas where evidence or DNA database samples are processed or examined as part of the quality control process to detect sample/evidence contamination, in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), 75 Deferral Register (FR) 68932; 29 C.F.R. 1635.8(b)(6). This position will require working as a crew member on a Cessna 206 aircraft Must undergo and complete a U.S. Government HAZMAT physical upon reporting for duty. Mission Statement: The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Major Duties: Apply the concepts, principles and methods of geospatial analysis, including aerial imagery, to produce products used for criminal, investigative, operational and law enforcement matters. Deploy to major crime scenes and other locations as needed to provide crime scene documentation using technologies such as Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and drones. Apply design theories and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to create impactful map-based visualizations. Utilize specialized software packages within the Esri ArcGIS Desktop suite and extensions (i.e., ArcPro, Image Analyst, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, etc.), Autodesk (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, etc.), and Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) Deploy with airborne collection platforms to capture imagery to support Field Office requests and crime scenes. Obtain FAA Part 107 certificate, pass FBI drone qualifications, and deploy as a drone pilot. Utilize programing languages such as Python, VBScript, JavaScript, C#, etc. Produce products and visual aids using Adobe Premier and After Effects. Operate and maintain airborne LiDAR and imagery acquisition systems. Serve as sole crew member and camera operator on Cessna 206 aircraft. Process raw LiDAR and imagery data from airborne acquisition systems. Qualifications and Evaluations Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied. All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies: Analytic Thinking Communications & Media Project Management Quality Assurance Technology Application Specialized Experience (SE): GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Experience with electronic/graphic design publishing principles, practices, and standards in order to create original, informative and unbiased visual map graphics. In-depth experience using Esri ArcGIS Pro to produce map-based graphics. In-depth knowledge of GIS and remote sensing concepts, terminology, and techniques. Experience creating, sharing, and managing web services, web maps, and web applications in Esri ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and Portal environments. Experience in 3D modeling using aerial imagery and LiDAR. In-depth understanding of photogrammetry and aerial survey technologies. Experience using imagery processing software (i.e., Pix4D, Drone2Map, HxMap) Thorough knowledge of LiDAR production workflow to include point cloud classification and feature extraction. GS-12: In addition to the above, applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Extensive experience using ArcGIS Desktop and extensions (i.e., Image Analyst, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, etc.), Autodesk (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, etc.), and Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) to produce visual aids and products. Experience in processing raw LiDAR and imagery data from airborne acquisition systems. Experience in generating multi-sensor (i.e., terrestrial and airborne LiDAR, survey data, airborne imagery, etc.) data-fusion derived products. Education All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in one of the following fields of study: geospatial analysis, geospatial information systems, photogrammetry, cartography, remote sensing, or other GIS related fields. How to Apply For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. Required Documents To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes: Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates A complete assessment questionnaire Other supporting documents ( if applicable ): College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. What to Expect Next Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process. Additional Information Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations. The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment

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