GEOGRAPHER
U.S. Marine Corps
Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
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Duties
- You will facilitate the compilation, cataloging, tracking, storage/retrieval, analysis, updating, and graphical display of natural resources, environmental pollution and cleanup, and military training and construction planning data.
- You will compile, catalog, track, store/retrieve, analyze, and update spatial data.
- You will plan and complete field investigations, acquire access to and interpret aerial photos, participate in on-site reviews and surveys.
- You will provide technical advice and guidance to senior staff and provide policy recommendations.
- You will coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to maintain current data for databases.
- You will provide training to staff in Geographic Information System technologies and applications.
- You will provide technical support in the development of statements of work that address the needs of GIS usage and contract deliverables.
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.
- You are required to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
- Recurring fieldwork requires some physical exertion such as walking over wet, rough, steep, slippery, or rocky surfaces; as well as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting, or similar activities.
Qualifications
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying geographic analysis, GIS principles, cartography, and remote sensing techniques to environmental and natural resource management issues, utilizing ESRI software suite (i.e., ArcGIS, ArcSDE, ArcIMS, etc.) for data management, analysis, and map production, compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting spatially distributed data to support environmental planning, resource management, and compliance efforts, collaborating with technical staff and stakeholders to gather data, develop solutions, and implement GIS applications, providing technical guidance and training on GIS technologies and applications.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
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.
Education
Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must posses:
Degree: Successfully completed a bachelor's degree in geography; or related physical or social science such as geology, meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, cartography, computer science, urban studies, or planning that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields.
To qualify for this position via education substitution in addition to the basic education requirement above, applicants must possess:
Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major in geography, or a related physical or social science such as geology, meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, cartography, computer science, urban studies, or planning that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields, plus the appropriate experience or additional education.
Transcripts must be submitted so education requirements can be verified.
Additional information
This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority ((f) Degree in STEM) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
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 today
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Apply by 07/27/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 27, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Camp Pendleton, CA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$85,307 - $110,905 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - 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
Not Required
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require
to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-13014621-26-KLW
Control number
877189600