Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Laredo Sector, Sector Intelligence Unit (SIU), Targeting & Analysis, located in Laredo, TX. Responsibilities In this position you function as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst for GIS Operations providing multi-faceted technical support to the development and implementation to support in all matters pertaining to GIS. Apply for this exciting opportunity to help the Department's ability to defend the homeland. This position starts at a salary of $90,319.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $117,411.00 (GS-12, Step 10) with promotion potential to $117,411.00 (GS-12 Step 10). This position requires the programmatic integration knowledge of geospatial technologies, graphical resources and data management to facilitate the development, analysis and maintenance of geographic and relational data to the mission. Duties and responsibilities include: Responding to requests to provide cartographic, analytical and data management services as well as direct professional advice and support. Performing geospatial data management functions for national-level datasets to include data identification, compilation, modification, analysis, maintenance, distribution, archiving and metadata attribution. Adapting standard techniques and optimizing methods of graphical presentation of complex border activities and issues; working under tight deadlines to create hardcopy and softcopy presentations. Acquiring, inspecting and utilizing data from a wide range of third-party geospatial repositories to support distinct and immediate needs, performing geospatial analyses including spatial and temporal pattern identification of border activities. Performing spatial data exchange with multiple entities as well as quality assurance and quality control for issue tracking and resolution. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service. Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below). You may be required to pass a background investigation. CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. Qualifications Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Applying professional judgment, technical skills and knowledge to perform analyses of data and complete projects, performing geospatial analyses and pattern identification. Analyzing, interpreting and presenting geographic information for use in research, project development and agency operations; Analyzing phenomena such as landforms, climate, vegetation, soils, minerals and water resources and/or population distribution. Performing cartographic and graphic design work employing a variety of production practices and techniques to complete mapping and visual portrayal assignments. Performing geospatial data management functions for national level databases; collaborating with various agencies for the purpose of acquiring geospatial data and/or products. Performing a full range or multi-disciplinary cartographic projects and coordinating the cartographic effort using research, compilation and production. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience as described above and meet the basic requirement listed below. Basic Requirement: Successful completion of a full 4-year course study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in cartography; or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography and/or directly related science, and related mathematics. Such course work includes, but is not limited to, cartography, astronomy, geodesy, photogrammetry, physical and geological oceanography, computer science, land surveying, geophysics, physical geography, and remote sensing. The 30 semester hours must have included at least 6, but no more than 15, semester hours of college level, non-business mathematics or statistics (i.e., college level algebra, trigonometry, calculus, or scientific mathematics or statistics requiring equivalent college-level courses as prerequisites). OR Combination of education and experience -- course equivalent to a major in cartography, or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography, and/or directly related science, and related mathematics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional educations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 01/26/2024. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military. A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government. Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university. Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government. Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Education Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Additional Information Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Border Patrol Council - NBPC. For local chapter contact information see https://bpunion.org/#. Physical Demands: Work is mostly sedentary but with occasional periods of physical exertion. Frequent trips to the field, professional meetings and other agencies are required. Data verification and collection in the field may require over land and water travel by foot, vehicle, boat and aircraft. Some field work may require extended periods of strenuous exercise related to hiking or traversing rugged terrain. Work Environment: Environment is usually an office or indoor setting although also may involve travel to border areas, other agencies, academic institutions, professional meetings, and contractor offices. Frequent exposure to out-of-doors, weather extremes, insect bites, varied topography, and other physical demands is typical on field trips. DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.