Bathymetrist
Company: National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Location: Bladensburg
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
Developmental Assignment CAREER ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM: All
Professional Work Category positions advertised at a Pay Band 2 are
part of NGA's Career Advancement Program (CAP). Employees in the
Career Advancement Program will be evaluated semi-annually to
determine if they meet the established program requirements. If
requirements are met, employees will be eligible for a salary
increase. Upon meeting all program requirements, the employee is
eligible to be promoted non-competitively to a Pay Band 3. This
promotion completes Career Advancement Program participation
meaning the employee will no longer receive salary increases
through the Career Advancement Program, and will now be evaluated
in accordance to the Agency's standard evaluation processes. Job
Summary ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: Bathymetrists receive, analyze, and
deconflict U.S. and foreign bathymetric data for use by the
Intelligence Community (IC) and external customers. They populate
and maintain data and metadata in the bathymetry database, ensuring
the accuracy of metadata pertaining to collection source platforms
and depth recording devices. They also provide customers with
conflated and corrected mission-specific data. Additional Job
Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Band 2 Bathymetrists assist
with receiving and analyzing bathymetric data for use by the
Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and
mission partners. They assist with bathymetric data compilation and
product generation in support of Safety of Navigation (SoN), ocean
modeling, and mission-specific intelligence. They analyze, acquire,
compile, and disseminate maritime safety information to meet NGA's
worldwide maritime SoN obligations under U.S. Code, Title 10, other
Federal and International laws, as well as NGA's own regulations.
They perform elementary assignments to help populate and maintain
basic data and metadata in bathymetry databases. These
Bathymetrists may also assist senior Bathymetrists with providing
customers with conflated and corrected mission-specific data. Band
2 Bathymetrists should possess at least rudimentary knowledge of
the following: hydrographic and bathymetric surveying techniques
and equipment, sound velocity corrections, sensor offsets, and
horizontal and vertical datum corrections applied to survey data
during collection and post-processing. They should also have basic
knowledge of cartographic projections and grids; tidal datums;
gridded models used for bathymetric analysis, seafloor feature
identification; 3D software visualization; and bathymetric data
cleaning and validation. Band 2 Bathymetrists should have some
experience with: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and
bathymetric data processing software (ArcGIS, QPS
Qimera/Fledermaus, and CARIS preferred); as well as some
familiarity with various data file formats (VPF or S-57, BAG,
ASCII, xyzu, etc). Familiarity with a variety of bathymetric
sensors and (SONAR, Bathymetric LiDAR, Satellite Derived
Bathymetry) is also beneficial. This position is eligible for an
INCENTIVE: The selected candidates may be offered an incentive as
part of the offer of employment, based on budget availability. To
receive the incentive, the selected candidate must sign a service
agreement depending on the approved amount or duration of the
incentive. If the employee leaves before the end of the service
agreement, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share
amount of the incentive to the government. Candidates may receive
an invitation to provide additional information or respond to
questions via email and/or HireVue as part of the candidate
evaluation process. Additional Application Requirement: You may be
asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the
application you submit on this website as part of your application
to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: *
Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe
your job-related knowledge, skills(U) , abilities, or other
characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable
qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in
the application you submit must support the response you provide to
this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any
additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and
complete any required assessments as soon as possible. Mandatory
Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this
particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected
under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if
required). Online applications must demonstrate qualification by
providing specific examples and associated results, in response to
the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy
announcement: * Rudimentary experience collecting bathymetric or
hydrographic data; and/or data manipulation, feature extraction,
and/or attribution of bathymetric or hydrographic data
independently.
* Rudimentary experience with Geographic Information System
(GIS).
* Proven ability to communicate ongoing work to peer and leadership
through written, visual, spoken reports and briefings.
* Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to problem
identification, analysis and resolution on challenging issues.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university with major study of at least 24
semester hours in Oceanography or a related discipline such as
Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Geophysics,
Hydrography, Hydrology, Marine Sciences, Mathematics, Meteorology,
Physical Science, Physics, Remote Sensing, plus 20 additional
semester hours in any combination of Oceanography, Physics,
Geophysics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Meteorology, Computer Science,
and Engineering Sciences. Applicants who qualify on the basis of
major study in Biology or Geology must have at least 6 semester
hours in the major directly concerned with Marine Science or 6
semester hours in Oceanography. -OR- B. Combination of Education
and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of
coursework in any area listed in option A, with 20 additional
semester hours in any combination of Chemistry, Computer Science,
Engineering Sciences, Geophysics, Oceanography, Mathematics,
Meteorology, and Physics, plus experience in the disciplines of
Hydrography or Bathymetry that includes marine surveying, the use
of current GIS tools, methods of research and analysis, application
of hydrographic or bathymetric principles, or a related area that
demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties
associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45
quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of
experience. Candidates should show that their combination of
education and experience totals 4 years. -AND-
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Designation as an American Congress on
Surveying and Mapping-The Hydrographic Society of America
(ACSM-THSOA) Certified Hydrographer, or similar certification is
highly desired. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Distinguish principal colors
and shades/hues of principal colors; Near visual acuity of 20/20 or
better with or without corrective lenses; Far visual acuity of
20/60 or better binocular with or without corrective lenses Highly
Desired Qualifications QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the
mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: *
Demonstrated experience coordinating with customers and providers
of bathymetric source data to develop clear, realistic product and
service requests.
* Knowledge of, or experience working in hydrographic and
bathymetric data processing software, such as Fledermaus, Qimera,
and/or CARIS.
* Basic knowledge of scripting programs such as Python, R, FME, or
Matlab. Additional Job Requirements You must be able to obtain and
retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive
Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a
Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain
access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a
periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine
continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result
in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or
unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are
under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial
Disclosure Report, SF-714, on an annual basis in order to determine
continued eligibility. Failure to comply may negatively impact
continued access to Top Secret information, Information Systems,
SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Pay, Benefits, & Work
Schedule PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY: Promotion opportunities allow
applicants at all band levels to be considered. Qualifications for
NGA positions do not include specific time-in-band requirements.
NGA will emphasize quality of experience, rather than duration, and
assess how the quality of the experience demonstrates possession of
the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for
successful job performance in the NGA occupational structure. Band
02 $49,157 - $86,085 PERMANENT CHANGE IN STATION: PCS expenses are
not authorized. Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn
working for the Federal Government. We offer a broad array of
benefits programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet the
needs of you and your family. For more information on the array of
benefits programs, please visit Cover Letter Applicants are not
required to submit a cover letter. The entire cover letter cannot
exceed the specified limits provided in the Cover Letter field
(3,000 characters). Pages exceeding this limit will not be
considered. The cover letter is recommended but is not required for
employment consideration with the National Geospatial-Intelligence
Agency. Applicants should place their narrative information in the
Cover Letter / Other Professional Details field. Who may apply
External Applicants Only How to apply Application submission
involves applying using the Intelligence Community's Applicant
Gateway on-line application process. ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS
WILL BE ACCEPTED. How will I be evaluated? APPLICANT EVALUATION
PROCESS: Applicants will be evaluated for this job opportunity in
three stages: * All applicants will be evaluated using the
Mandatory Qualification Criteria,
* Qualified applicants will then be evaluated by an expert or panel
of experts using a combination of qualification criteria to
determine the best-qualified candidates,
* Best-qualified applicants may then be further evaluated through
an interview process. Military retiree applicants, if selected, may
be impacted by the 180-day appointment restrictions of DODI
1402.01. HD personnel will provide additional information if
applicable. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the
Assignment Description, Additional Information Provided By the
Selecting Official, and the Qualification Requirements; and then
construct their resumes to highlight their most relevant and
significant experience and education for this job opportunity. This
description should include examples that detail the level and
complexity of the performed work. Applicants are encouraged to
provide any education information referenced in the announcement.
If education is listed as a mandatory requirement, only degrees
obtained from an institution accredited by an accrediting
organization recognized by the Secretary, US Department of
Education will be accepted. In accordance with section 9902(h) of
title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the
Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon
appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement
contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a
supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period.
Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under
section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code)
appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to
retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See
DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at All candidates will be
considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. NGA
provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
Applications will only be accepted online. If you need a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process,
please notify us at . The decision on granting reasonable
accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. Conditions of
Employment As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being
considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment
standards. * U.S. Citizenship Required
* Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented
Information)
* Polygraph Test Required
* Position Subject to Drug Testing
* Two Year Probationary Period - Direct Deposit Required DCIPS
Disclaimer NGA utilizes all processes and procedures of the Defense
Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Non-executive NGA
employees are assigned to five distinct pay bands based on the type
and scope of work performed. The employee's base salary is
established within their assigned pay band based on their unique
qualifications. A performance pay process is conducted each year to
determine a potential base pay salary increase and/or bonus. An
employee's annual performance evaluation is a key factor in the
performance pay process. Employees on term or temporary
appointments are not eligible to apply for internal assignment
opportunity notices. This position is a DCIPS position in the
Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS
positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible
candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance
with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume
2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are an external
applicant claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108
of Title 5 U.S.C., you must self-identify your eligibility in your
application.
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