Geographer
The Detroit District, Corps of Engineers is accepting resumes from both internal and external candidates wanting to be considered for the following opportunity that will be filled through a direct hiring authority (DHA):
Job Title: Geographer (GS-0150-7/9/11)
Detroit District is seeking a Recent Grad geographer that will utilize knowledge of surveying, geodesy, photogrammetry, mapping, engineering, sciences, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Computer Aided Design (CAD), to plan, coordinate, and accomplish surveying, mapping, and GIS work in support of the District’s civil works missions. This includes a wide variety of projects in the areas of planning, engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. The work involves a wide variety of techniques utilizing current state-of-the-art computer equipment and technology involving a variety of interrelated elements. An ideal candidate will have a technical background and advanced working knowledge of computer automation principles and information systems, particularly involving GIS, CAD, photogrammetry, relational databases, web technology, global positioning systems (GPS), coordinate systems, and field surveying.
Duties will include the following:
1. Identify and develop GIS applications and to promote the technology. Develop geo-referenced digital databases and ensures database information is correctly linked to appropriate mapping elements so that analyses of the information can be performed, displayed and outputted to create final products. Assist with the development and implementation of District GIS implementation plans.
2. Plan, develop and acquire geospatial data using appropriate tools and sources. Convert data from various graphic and non-graphic formats to electronic formats, and from various electronic and hard copy media. Generate three-dimensional digital terrain models, topographic contours and cross-sections from topographic survey or photogrammetric data. Perform land surveys including topographic surveys and establish vertical and horizontal control at various project sites.
3. Perform and assist in the performance of topographic and hydrographic surveys around the Great Lakes Region. Review survey data and deliverables produced by coworkers to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards.
Interested applicants should submit their resume to Josh Hachey, Chief Technical Services Branch (Joshua.J.Hachey@usace.army.
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0150-7/9/11
POSITION INFORMATION: Recent Graduate (a person who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than two years before the date of the appointment of the applicant) DUTY LOCATIONS: Detroit, MI
