AVADS: CARTOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN, MENLO PARK, CA (GS-09/11)
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DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: CARTOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: W-98-251
GS-1371-09/11
OPENING DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 1998 FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL: GS-1371-11
CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 1998 RECRUITING AREA: ALL QUALIFIED PERSONS
LOCATION: US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, GEOLOGIC DIVISION, WESTERN
PUBLICATIONS GROUP,
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA
CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER: (206) 553-0888
OPM SERVICING OFFICE: OPM
U.S. OPM, EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION CENTER
700 5TH AVENUE SUITE 5950
SEATTLE, WA 98104-5012
** PLEASE REFER TO VACANCY NUMBER: USGS-W-98-251 **
Department of the Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
procedures apply in filling this vacancy. 5 CFR 330, Career Transition
Assistance for Surplus and Displaced Federal Employees requires the
following order of selection for this position:
(a) At Bureau Option, Internal (within Interior) personnel actions not
covered by SSP/CTAP (listed in 5 CFR 330.606(d) of the CTAP regulations).
(b) Internal selections from within a bureau and the same LCA after
eligible SSP applicants from within that bureau and LCA have been given
selection priority.
(c) Well-qualified DOI SSP candidates for any vacancy within the LCA. A
well-qualified SSP eligible must be selected unless that selection would
cause another employee to be separated by RIF. Surplus and displaced
employees may be selected without regard to tenure/subgroup order.
(d) At bureau option, Internal actions not subject to the RPL (for example,
any competitive/noncompetitive action on a permanent DOI employee).
(e) Qualified RPL candidates in the local commuting area.
(f) At bureau discretion, any former displaced well-qualified DOI employee,
including a well-qualified RPL candidate from outside the local commuting
area who applies.
(g) Well-qualified displaced applicants from other Federal agencies (ICTAP
applicants) in the local commuting area.
(h) Other outside applicants (other agencies, nonstatus, etc.).
HOW TO APPLY: In order to be complete, application packages must include a
written application and responses to a Supplemental Qualifications
Statement (SQS) created specifically for this position by using a Form C,
or OPM's electronic application process. Incomplete application packages
may result in a loss of consideration and will not be returned.
HOW TO OBTAIN APPLICATION FORMS BY MAIL: To request an SQS, vacancy
announcement and application forms, call the Career America Connection at
(206) 553-0888. Press 3 at the main menu, then press 1 to record your
request for the complete application package using the job title and
vacancy announcement number.
HOW TO OBTAIN APPLICATION MATERIALS ELECTRONICALLY: To download and/or
print an SQS and vacancy announcement, register to use the Federal Job
Opportunity Board (FJOB) by dialing (912) 757-3100 with your modem and
communications software, and responde to a brief questionnaire. After a
1-2 day waiting period, you will be a registered user. For immediate
electronic access visit the USA Job's website at www.usajobs.opm.gov.
KASOCs: In lieu of KASOCs, applicants must complete a Supplemental
Qualifications Statement (SQS) designed specifically for this job by
completing a Form C or using OPM's electronic application process. Review
OPM's vacancy announcement and follow the instructions on how to apply
electronically and where to submit your written application materials.
GS-11 is the full potential level. Position is permanent, career
career-conditional appointment and may be filled at the GS-9 or GS-11
grade level. Travel of 1 to 5 nights per month may be required.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Incumbent is responsible for providing advice and assisting scientists in
the preparation and compilation of thematic maps and illustrations for the
Geological Survey's products. Advises scientists on conventional and
digital base map preparation, acquiring other photo reproductions suitable
for field mapping or compilation of data, and methods that will expedite
compilation and publication of maps and illustrations. Prepares base maps
to be used by geologists for field compilation of geologic data and to
serve as bases for final publication. For a complete Description of Duties
see OPM's web site at WWW.USAJOBS.OPM.GOV or call USAJOBS by Phone in
Seattle at (206) 553-0888 for forms to be mailed to you.
KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS (KASOCS):
1. For KSA's and full text of this announcement see OPM's web site at
www.usajobs.opm.gov or call USAJOBS by Phone in Seattle at (206) 553-0888
for forms to be mailed to you.
The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position
will be made solely on the basis of merit, fitness and qualifications
without regard to race, sex, color, creed, age, marital status, national
origin, nondisqualifying handicap conditions, or any other non-merit
factors.
Applicants should obtain a copy of the "USGS Application Guidelines" to
insure their understanding of the application process and eligibility
requirements. These guidelines & USGS vacancy announcements are available
in DOI personnel offices, the AVADS BBS (703)648-6000, Internet (www.usgs.
gov/doi/avads), Earthfax (703)648-4888 (select option 1), & OPM's FJOB.
In accordance with provisions of Public Law 105-85, The Defense
Authorization Act of 1998, anyone who previously served on active duty
during the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992, or in
Bosnia during Operation Joint Endeavor (November 20, 1995 through
December 20, 1996) and Operation Joint Guard (December 20, 1996 to be
determined), may be entitled to Veteran's Preference. PLEASE PROVIDE A
COPY OF YOUR DD214 OR OTHER PROOF OF PREFERENCE WHEN YOU APPLY UNDER THIS
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.