Job Details:
Title:	Data Services Specialist	Annual Salary:	$56,172 - $88,349
Series:	301	Respond By Date:	04/05/10
Grade:	GS-9 GS-11
Duties:	Beginning, March 8, 2010, this outreach is running concurrent with the vacancy announcements; the vacancy announcement numbers are ADS10-R5-R05IT-00275G (Merit Promotion - internal open to status eligibles) and ADS10-R5-R05IT-00275G (Demonstration Project - external open to US Citizens) and can be viewed on the OPM web site USA Jobs OR in AVUE. Applicants should print/review the announcement carefully and ensure that their application is filed on or before the closing date of April 5, 2010. To apply, go to OPM web site -USA Jobs- at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov OR AVUE at: http://www.avuedigitalservices.com Click on -Search for Jobs- on top of log-in page Click on -Search by Filters- on right-hand side of screen Series: 301 Grade: from 9 to 11 Agency: USDA Forest Service Announcement#: ADS10-R5-R05IT-00275G and ADS10-R5-R05IT-00275G Click on -Find Jobs-; both vacancy announcements should appearThe position is located on Information Management Staff of the Pacific Southwest Region. Information and Geospatial Management • Responsible for managing natural resource data, both tabular and spatial GIS, pertaining to the organization\\\'s natural and other resources databases. • Develops and implements integrated information program goals in conjunction with resource management objectives and organizational business requirements. • Applies fundamental principles and techniques associated with modeling and analysis procedures related to attribute data and geospatial products. Uses spatial statistical tools for modeling geospatial and attribute data to simulate, estimate, interpolate, and predict natural processes. • Provides advice and expertise in the development of integrated information analysis solutions to resource management problems, based on input from specialists and a technical knowledge of resource management issues. • Provides technical support for various resource databases, including management of tabular data and related information structures. Uses specific analysis tools to provide insight into the structure, condition and appearance of natural or altered landscapes. Manipulates and analyzes geospatial and attribute data, to support resource management decisions. Performs multi-unit and/or multi-resource analyses in support of planning, implementation, and monitoring activities. • Uses a full range of analysis processes including: defining problems, determining the types and kinds of information/data needed to solve a problem; and defining, measuring and validating results. Plans and Accomplishes Projects • Solves unusual problems in performing a variety of duties related to special projects involving administrative or program issues. Uses advanced analytical techniques to develop conclusions. • Coordinates input from managers, other resource specialists and interdisciplinary teams to understand the interrelationships of the resource and other data; determine type, amount and level of information required to perform analysis, produce map products, reports required for the development and analysis of management alternatives to meet project needs. • Coordinates and develops geospatial and attribute information analysis requirements with other program specialists, managers, collaborators, and other internal and external partners in order to produce necessary products to resolve resource issues. • Identifies and provides recommendations on project planning, including timelines and milestones, data analysis capabilities, estimates resources required to be able to accomplish geospatial projects. Data Management • Provides technical expertise and coordination in the design, implementation, management, analysis, and use of resource spatial and attribute databases. • Develops data dictionaries, data models, and repositories for use with resource databases and geospatial applications. • Coordinates the conversion of data and information into databases, and the maintenance of spatial and information and data to facilitate analysis. Generates complex queries and reports. Implements data mining and warehousing programs for locating and sharing data. Creates and maintains metadata. • Identifies and/or facilitates training for resource management specialists and other personnel to perform analytical tasks using geospatial and other applications software.
Job Location:
Forest:	Not Applicable
District:	Not Applicable
Location Other:	The Pacific Southwest Region of the USDA Forest Service manages National Forest lands in California and assists the State and Private forest landowners in California, Hawaii and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands. The Pacific Southwest Region is commonly referred to as Region 5 (R5). The R5, Pacific Southwest Region is comprised of 18 National Forests with a combined size of over 20 million acres, or approximately one-fifth of California\\\'s land base. Information about the R5, Pacific Southwest Region can be found at website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ The Regional Office is located on Mare Island in Vallejo, California. Vallejo is located at the north end of San Francisco Bay, 30 miles northeast of San Francisco, 60 miles west of Sacramento and approximately 20 miles from the Napa Valley. Mare Island lies within the area qualifying for Bay Area locality pay which is currently 35.15% above base pay. For those considering retirement in a few years, locality pay is included in the base considered for the High-3 in retirement calculations. Housing: The median price for a single family home is approximately $300,000 - $650,000. Rentals range from $800 - $3000 per month. For additional information on housing check the following website: http://www.ci.vallejo.ca.us/GovSite and http://www.visitvallejo.com Schools: Public schools kindergartens through grade12 are provided through the Vallejo City Unified School District. There are public and private schools, day care, preschool and after school care facilities located in the surrounding areas of Mare Island. Secondary and Post-secondary schools include: Touro University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and School of Health and Science, located on Mare Island and Solano County Community College, which offers two-year vocational programs. In addition, the Bay Area is home to many world renowned schools including the University of California at Berkeley and Stanford University in Palo Alto with other educational opportunities existing through colleges and universities within a short distance of Vallejo. Transportation: Vallejo is served by State Highways 29 and 37 and Interstate highways 80 and 780. The Vallejo Baylink Ferry operates daily between Vallejo and San Francisco, a one-way trip takes about 50 minutes. Greyhound, Continental Trailways and Baylink provides bus service to regional points from Vallejo. Nearby airports include Oakland International (30 miles southwest )and San Francisco International (40 miles southeast) also Sacramento International is (60 miles north) of Vallejo. Cultural and Recreation Opportunities: Vallejo\\\'s waterfront and municipal marina provide a spectacular backdrop for sailing, fishing, wind surfing, jet skiing and more. There are many golf courses in the area. Vallejo is located near the Pacific Ocean. It is two hours from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and less than an hour from the Napa Valley wine country. San Francisco and the greater Bay Area are home to several professional football, baseball, hockey and soccer teams. The Bay Area is famous for its many excellent restaurants and night clubs, its world-class ballet, symphony, opera, theaters and museums of many types and are available throughout the Bay Area. --Please apply by the closing date of April 5 2010--
City/State/Zip:	Vallejo, CA  94592
Location:	The Angeles National Forest is 640,000 acres in size located primarily in Los Angeles county in southern California. Predominate vegetation is chamise chaparral, mixed chaparral, coastal-sage scrub and mixed conifer. The Forest has a tremendous recreation, law enforcement, fire and watershed management workload and a complex urban/wildland interface. Annual wildfire acres average over 17,000 acres per year. Annual law enforcement incidents average about 2500. The Forest Emergency Operation Coordination Center (EOCC) provides Dispatching Services for the Angeles National Forest and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The supports over 5500 incidents per year. The EOCC is staffed 24 hours per day, seven days per year. Shift work will be required. Healthy and stable watersheds are extremely important to the over 12 million residents of the Los Angeles basin. The Forest maintains a high level of cooperation with over 20 fire agencies including the Los Angeles County Fire Department Los Angeles City Fire Department and many local municipal departments. The Forest also maintains high levels of cooperations with many Law Enforcement Agencies such as the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, the Department of Game and Fish, and the California Highway Patrol. The duty station is located in Lancaster, California. Lancaster is located in the Antelope Valley and enjoys a true High Desert climate. High temperatures in the summer average over 100 degrees and low temperatures in the mid-seventies. Temperatures in the winter range from the mid-seventies to the low thirties with occasional snow. Lancaster is centrally located at about equal distance to the beach and the Eastern Sierra Mountains. Housing cost in the Antelope Valley ranges from $70,000 to $200,000. Lancaster and nearby Palmdale are full service communities and offer a full range of entertainment, recreational and educational opportunities LOS ANGELES RIVER AND SAN GABRIEL RIVER RANGER DISTRICTS The Los Angeles River Ranger District represents the recent consolidation of the Tujunga and Arroyo Seco Districts of the Angeles National Forest. The LA River Ranger District makes up approximately one third of the land mass on the Angeles and adjoins the communities of the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys just north of the city Los Angeles. The San Gabriel District is located on the eastern end of the forest and is comprised of extensive wilderness along with significant urban interface issues. The two districts represent an extremely complex and challenging fire management work load. The program includes pre-suppression, suppression, fuels management, fire prevention, and facilities. The Angeles National Forest has an average in excess of 200+ fires annually and one of the most complex fuel and topography conditions of any national forest. Initial attacks can involve several jurisdictional agencies with numerous resources. The encumbant will be responsible for the supervision of a variety of suppression resources. This position also requires a knowledge of fuels management planning and execution. The Los Angeles basin provides an outstanding variety of activities for forest employees. World class beaches with scuba diving, sailing and surfing opportunities are less than one hour from the forest. Major league sporting events, live theater, museums and amusement parks all offer recreational activities for people of all interests. Educational opportunities abound near the forest. Local community colleges and state universities provide a broad spectrum of affordable upper division education. Local school systems, both public and private, provide parents with many choices for their children, while continuing education is available from private providers, as well as local community colleges. No government housing is available. Local housing costs range from $120,000 in the Antelope Valley to in excess of $200,000 in some San Fernando/San Gabriel Valley locations. Rentals can be found in all local communities and average between $800 and $1,100, for a three bedroom apartment.
For Further Information Please Contact:
Name:	Robert Mobley
Phone:	707-562-9175
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Address 1:	USDA-Forest Service, R5
Address 2:	1323 Club Drive
City/State/Zip:	Vallejo CA 94592
Email:	rmobley@fs.fed.us
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