U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Region 5, Regional Office
1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, California 94592
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This position is being advertised concurrently under the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture Demonstration Project, Vacancy Announcement 
04-R5-RORF-00050DP, as Resource Information Specialist, 
GS-401/801/1301-12. 

If applying to more than one announcement, applicants must submit a 
separate application for each announcement. Failure to do so may 
result in your application not being considered. Duplication of 
application and/or materials is the responsibility of the applicant.

ANNOUNCEMENT: 04-R5-RORF-00050G 
OPENING DATE: 08/03/2004           CLOSING DATE: 09/02/2004
SERIES/GRADE: GS-401/801/1301-12
TITLE:  Resource Information Specialist (Geographic Information 
		System Coordinator)
LOCATION: Region 5, Regional Forester’s Office Staff,
CITY/STATE:  Vallejo, California 

SALARY RANGE:  $65,706 - $85,414 per year 

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  One (1) position    (Subject to Change)

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS:  This position is included in the bargaining 
unit.

TOUR OF DUTY:  Permanent Full-Time

AVAILABILITY OF FOREST SERVICE-AFFILIATED DAY CARE FACILITIES:  None

AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNMENT HOUSING:  None

AREA AND LEVEL OF CONSIDERATION: Government-wide. All current Federal 
employees with competitive status having a career or career-
conditional appointment and currently hold or have previously held a 
position at the GS–11 level or above for one year or more will be 
considered. 

Applicants working on temporary appointments are not eligible for 
consideration unless they have competitive status.

Applicants who are outside the area of consideration, but who could be 
appointed without having to compete under this merit promotion plan
(e.g., lateral or change-to-lower-grade candidates), will be 
considered.

Reinstatement eligibles and other persons eligible for noncompetitive 
appointments, such as, 30% or more disabled veterans, individual with 
disabilities, former Peace Corps volunteers, etc., may apply and their 
applications may be considered. For these Special Employment programs, 
applicant must furnish required proof or certification of eligibility.  

Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from 
the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of 
continuous active service may apply under Veterans Employment 
Opportunity (VEO) Act consideration.

Applications will be accepted from employees certified as affected in 
the commuting area of the vacancy under the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture 
(USDA) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), and those determined to be 
eligible and well qualified will receive selection priority. 

Well Qualified, for the purpose of this announcement, is defined as 
directly related experience, and is differentiated from the 
specialized experience requirements outlined in the Office of 
Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook to the 
extent that it is directly related to the position to be filled, was 
gained in the same functional specialization, and has clearly equipped 
the candidate with superior ability to perform the duties and 
responsibilities of the position.

If you are a surplus or displaced Federal employee, you may be 
entitled to receive special priority selection under the USDA 
CTAP/ICTAP. To receive this priority consideration, you must submit a 
copy of your Reduction-In-Force separation notice, or other official 
documentation of the elimination of your position, with your 
application package.
 
DUTIES:  The incumbent serves as the Regional Geographic Information 
System (GIS) Coordinator in management of land and resource data 
information using automated GIS technolog.  Responsibilities includes 
providing leadership in identification of the information needs 
associated with land and natural resource management and other 
management functions at all level of the organization, the flows of 
information, the identification and definition of data needed to meet 
these needs, the management and maintenance of spatial data, and 
support to the field in their management of GIS.  The incumbent also 
serves as a specialist and advisor to the Washington Office and other 
Regional Offices on development of policies and implementation of GIS
Systems. 

QUALIFICATION: For the GS-12, one year of specialized experience 
equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is 
experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position 
to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific 
knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of 
the position. The Office of Personnel Management's Qualification 
Standards Handbook can be found in any Federal government personnel 
office or website http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/index.htm

Applicants who have not occupied a position in this series should 
provide sufficient information to enable Human Resources Specialists 
to properly evaluate their application. 

Applicants must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 
qualification standards requirements, time-in-grade restrictions 
within 60 days after the closing date, and/or time-after competitive 
appointment restrictions.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

1) Knowledge of one of the physical, engineering, or biological sciences which are pertinent to natural resource management.  

2) Specialized knowledge of GIS and information management practices, methods and techniques and the ability to perform complex analysis of spatial data.

3) Knowledge of planning concepts and processes and systems/data  analysis techniques used in land and resource management at the National Forest level to design and implement geographic information system technology to meet the needs of Forest and Regional natural resource program.   

5) Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.  This includes speaking at national, Regional and local agency and professional meeting and writing and publishing professional papers in journals. 

6) Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment either as a team leader or team member.  

EVALUATION CRITERIA STATEMENT: Applicants for promotion and veterans 
applying under VEO Act must respond to all of the Evaluation Criteria 
listed in a separate document attached to your application. Failure to 
respond will eliminate you from consideration. When addressing 
evaluation criteria you should consider experiences related to each 
criterion such as private and/or Government employment, military 
experience, household management experience, details, task group 
participation, special assignments, volunteer experience, education, 
training, or other relevant and measurable activities. Use examples, 
which show depth of knowledge, level of skill, or degree of ability.

Noncompetitive applicants are strongly encouraged to respond to the 
Evaluation Criteria. Failure to submit a response to the Evaluation 
Criteria for this position may negatively affect your eligibility 
and/or rating for this position. 

METHOD OF EVALUATION: A panel of subject matter experts or a human 
resources specialist will evaluate the qualifications of applicants, 
including applicants for promotion and USDA CTAP/ICTAP, against the 
categorical grouping criteria to determine placement in appropriate 
group (eligible or quality). Applicants will be evaluated on work 
experience, performance, awards, training, and education. 

Eligible: Candidates who meet the basic requirements of the OPM 
Qualification Standards. 

Quality: Candidates who, in addition to meeting the basic 
requirements, a) possess specific job-related experience that is clearly above the minimum requirements listed in the OPM Qualification 
Standards for General Schedule positions; that is, the candidate has 
experience that clearly meets the advertised Evaluation Criteria or 
competencies; OR b) whose qualifications show evidence of high ability 
for the work of the position gained through further related education, 
training, volunteer work, etc. 

HOW TO APPLY - SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: Applications will be accepted 
from all qualified candidates within the area of consideration. 

Applications received under this announcement will not be returned; 
please do not submit any original documents you will need for your 
personal records. 

Please do not submit your application package in a notebook or binder 
with extraneous information.  

Applicants should provide sufficient information for proper evaluation of their application against the OPM Qualification Standards, time-in-
grade, and/or time after competitive appointment restrictions.  

1.	FOREST SERVICE APPLICANTS must complete the attached AD-779, Biographical Sketch) and may complete an Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) or submit a resume or any other written format of your choice. (See *** below regarding specific information needed in a resume or other written format of your choice.); OR
2.	NON-FOREST SERVICE APPLICANTS must complete an Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), or submit a resume or any other written format of your choice. (See *** below regarding specific information needed in a resume or other written format of your choice. The vacancy announcement number must be shown on the first page of your application package; and
3.	Copy of most recent performance appraisal; reinstatement eligibles who do not have a current performance rating must submit written documentation supporting their satisfactory performance while employed; and
4.	Current Federal employees and reinstatement eligibles must submit a SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status and eligibility; and
5.	Narrative statements, addressing each of the Evaluation Criteria. (Required for promotable applicants; recommended for all applicants)
6.	Surplus and Displaced employees must submit a copy of their RIF separation notice, Certification of Expected Separation or other certification issued by the agency which identifies the employee as being in a surplus organization or occupation.
7.	If applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities (VEO) Act of 1998, applicants must submit DD-214 to verify required length of service and honorable discharge.

8.	AD-1086, U.S. Department of Agriculture Applicant Supplemental Sheet (optional).

COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDING RESPONSES TO EVALUATION CRITERIA, AND 
COPY OF LATEST PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL MUST BE RECEIVED OR POSTMARKED BY 
THE CLOSING DATE OF THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE 
CONSIDERATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND/OR APPLICATIONS POSTMARKED 
AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

***You have the option of choosing any of the application documents 
listed or any other written format of your choice. At a minimum, the 
application document must include the following:

Job Information - Announcement number, title and grade of the job for 
which you are applying.
Personal Information - Full name, mailing address, day and evening 
phone numbers, social security no., country of citizenship, veterans 
preference (see below), reinstatement eligibility, highest federal 
civilian grade held.
Education - High School (name, city, state, & date of diploma or GED),
colleges & universities (name, city, state, majors, type & year of 
degree).
Work Experience - Paid & non-paid work experience related to this 
position; including job title, duties & accomplishments, employer's 
name & address, supervisor's name & phone number, starting and ending 
dates (month & year), hours per week, salary, and indicate if we may 
contact your current supervisor.
Other qualifications - Job related training courses, job related 
skills (languages, computer software/hardware, tools machinery, typing 
speed), job related certificates & licenses, honors, awards, & special 
accomplishments (publications, memberships in professional or honor 
societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and performance 
awards).

WHERE TO GET FORMS: Optional Form 612 (Optional Applications For 
Federal Employment) may be obtained on http://www.usajobs.opm.gov or 
call the Office of Personnel Management's automated telephone system 
at 912-757-3000 and by TDD at 912-744-2299.  All forms mentioned in 
this announcement may be obtained from U.S. Forest Service, Pacific 
Southwest Research Station, Regional Office Human Resources, 800 
Buchanan Street, West Annex Building, Albany, California 94710-0011
or 
For specific information regarding application forms, please call 
Terry Roberson at 510-559-6345.

For specific information regarding this position, please call Jayne 
Handley at 707-562-6683.

For information regarding the application process, please call Becka 
Ishikata at 510-559-6465.

Our telecommunication device for deaf, hearing impaired, or speech 
impaired TTY number is 510-559-6307.

WHERE TO SEND APPLICATIONS: 	USDA - Forest Service
					Pacific Southwest Research Station
					800 Buchanan Street, West Annex Bldg.
					Albany, CA 94710-0011
				Attn: Regional Office Human Resources
					Vacancy Announcement (04-R5-RORF-00050G)

It is strongly recommended that hard copy applications not be hand-
delivered to the receiving office.  The receiving office is located in 
a restricted area.   

Fax transmittal is permitted in response to vacancy announcement. The 
FAX phone number is 510-559-6352. 

The Forest Service will not pay for certified mail, or postage on any 
applications. The agency will not accept applications received in 
franked Government envelopes.

It remains the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the timely 
receipt of the application regardless of submission method used.  

The Forest Service assumes no responsibility for late delivery of 
applications. 

The USDA Forest Service provides reasonable accommodations to 
applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation 
for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify 
Becka Ishikata, Human Resources Staffing Specialist, at 510-559-6465 
for assistance. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will 
be made on a case-by-case basis.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in 
all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national 
origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual 
orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases 
apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require 
alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, 
large print, audiotape, etc) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at 
202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file an informal complaint of discrimination (EEO), based on your 
race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability 
(physical and/or mental) and/or reprisal for participation in an EEO 
related activity, write USDA, Forest Service, Civil Rights Staff, 
201-14th Street, SW, RM. 4SW-Wing, Washington, DC 20250, OR Call 
(202) 205-1585. 

To file a formal complaint of discrimination, write, USDA, Director, 
Office of Civil Rights, RM 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and 
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 OR CALL (202) 720-
7467 (VOICE OR TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and 
employer.

This position is being advertised under the Forest Service Merit 
Promotion Program.

AD-779
EMPLOYEE PROFILE/BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

1. NAME:__________________________  VACANCY NO.____________________
ELECTRONIC MAILING ADDRESS:_______________________________
MAILING ADDRESS:_____________________ Office Ph.#:________________
		    ______________________ Home Ph.#:_________________
SOCIAL SECURITY #: _____________________
                                                
2. EXPERIENCE:  (List last 15 years, beginning with the most recent date. Clearly identify any temporary promotions.)
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3. APPLICABLE EDUCATION:  (Beyond High School)

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4. LAST OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY RATING:(Check Appropriate Level)

 ___ Successful				___  Unacceptable
 ___ Marginal

May we contact your supervisor without first contacting you? ____

Current Supervisor's Name: 				

Supervisor's Work Phone #:  				

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5. LIST, BY DATE, ANY SIGNIFICANT AWARDS, CITATIONS OR SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPLICANT SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET AD-1086

Applicants for positions with the U.S. Department of Agriculture 
(USDA) are requested to provide the following information for 
statistical purposes only. The information will be used to evaluate 
USDA's recruitment and hiring activities. Public Law 93-579 (Privacy 
Act of 1974) permits solicitation of personal information. SUBMISSION 
OF THIS INFORMATION IS VOLUNTARY. Your failure to do so will not 
affect the processing of your application. Your cooperation is 
appreciated.

1.Which of the following best describes your current employement status? 
(Check no more than two)

___   01  College/University teaching or research.
___   02  Private industry
___   03  State/Local government
___   04  Federal government
___   05  Member of the military
___   06  Unemployed
___   07  Current USDA employee
___   08  Other: __________________________

2.Which of the following describes your veteran preference status? 
(Check one)

 ___ 01  None			___  04  10 point compensable
 ___ 02  5 point		___  05  10 point other
 ___ 03 10 point disability	___  06  10 point/30% compensable

3.Which of the following describes your race/national origin? 
(Check one)

___  A  American Indian/Alaskan Native
___  B  Asian or Pacific Islander
___  C  Black, not of Hispanic origin 
___  D  Hispanic
___  E  White, not of Hispanic origin
___  Y  Not Hispanic, Puerto Rico
___  Q  All Other Asian or Pacific Islander in Hawaii

4.Which of the following best describes your disability status? 
(Check all that apply)

___ 01 No disability		
___ 02 Hearing Impairment	___ 07 Convulsive disorder
___ 03 Vision Impairment	___ 08 Mental Retardation
___ 04 Missing Extremities	___ 09 Mental or emotional illness
___ 05 Partial paralysis	___10 Severe distortion of limbs/spin
___ 06 Complete paralysis	___ 11 I have a disability not listed.

5.Are  you: (Check one)  ____  Male  ____ Female

			FORM APPROVED
			OMB NO. 0505-0009

		THANK YOU FOR FILLING OUT THIS FORM.
THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER