GEOGRAPHER (GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS)

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Summary

You will serve as a GEOGRAPHER at Naval Base Coronado in the Public Works Directorate of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST.

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Duties

• You will utilize ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro software to undertake feature editing, geospatial analysis, and create cartographic products.


• You will manage the administrator roles for an enterprise GIS and oversee a web-based mapping system.


• You will serve as a technical advisor to the GIS Manager and participates on US Navy-wide GIS teams as assigned.


• You will review and analyzes issues and problems for all assigned installations and organization components to ensure extensive and complete merging of functional concerns affecting the accomplishment of projects.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.


• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.


• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.


• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov


• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.


• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1. Demonstrates critical knowledge and experience related to the software leveraged for day-to-day operations. 2. Experience in developing mapping products by transferring data elements visually. 3. Ability to demonstrate understanding of basic GIS project/task management and vetting support requirements. 4. Ability to effectively analyze, research and communicate spatial and non-spatial data, in order to deliver Geospatial products and Services.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Overview
Accepting applications

Posted this week
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Apply by 07/03/26



Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 3, 2026




Location
1 vacancy in the following location:

Meridian, MS

No matching locations found.





Work site options

Telework eligible
No


Remote job
No

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Salary

$89,508 - $116,362 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 12

Promotion potential

12







Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule
Full-time

Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type
Permanent

Occupations and job series

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  0150 Geography
  
  

Supervisory status
No

Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union
No

Drug test
No

Security clearance
Secret

Financial disclosure required
No



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to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number
DE-12978623-26-DRR


Control number
872684900