The FBI Laboratory seeks a highly qualified geospatial specialist to join its team of experts in crime scene documentation, advanced technology, and digital modeling at Quantico, VA. Career opportunities available for those with expertise in the application of airborne LiDAR and photogrammetry technology to support law enforcement and public safety. FAA Part 61 and/or 107 pilots preferred.
Summary
The FBI Laboratory seeks a highly qualified geospatial specialist to join its team of experts in crime scene documentation, advanced technology, and digital modeling at Quantico, VA. Career opportunities available for those with expertise in the application of airborne LiDAR and photogrammetry technology to support law enforcement and public safety. FAA Part 61 and/or 107 pilots preferred.
Occasional travel - Travel will be required. Flexibility to travel at short notice (e.g. within 2 hours) for uncertain periods (e.g. up to two weeks) including weekends and holidays.
Serve as an assistant to a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in applying the concepts, principles and methods of geospatial analysis, including aerial imagery, to produce products used for criminal, investigative, operational and law enforcement matters.
Deploy to major crime scenes and other locations as needed to provide crime scene documentation using technologies such as Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and to act as an assistant to Drone pilot.
Apply design theories and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to create impactful map-based visualizations.
Utilize specialized software packages within the Esri ArcGIS Desktop suite (i.e., ArcOnline, ArcGIS Pro, etc.)
GS 11: (In addition to the above)
Utilize specialized software packages within the Esri ArcGIS Desktop suite and extensions (i.e., ArcPro, Image Analyst, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, etc.), Autodesk (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, etc.), and Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
Deploy with airborne collection platforms to capture imagery to support Field Office requests and crime scenes.
Obtain FAA Part 107 certificate, pass FBI drone qualifications, and deploy as a drone pilot.
Operate and maintain airborne LiDAR and imagery acquisition systems.
Serve as sole crew member and camera operator on Cessna 206 aircraft.
Process raw LiDAR and imagery data from airborne acquisition systems.
GS 12: (In addition to the above)
Apply the concepts, principles and methods of geospatial analysis, including aerial imagery, to produce products used for criminal, investigative, operational and law enforcement matters.
Deploy with airborne collection platforms to capture imagery to support Field Office requests and crime scenes.
Operate airborne LiDAR and imagery acquisition systems.
Receives training in processing raw LiDAR and imagery data from airborne acquisition systems.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance.
Travel will be required. Flexibility to travel at short notice (e.g. within 2 hours) for uncertain periods (e.g. up to two weeks) including weekends and holidays.
This position may potentially be exposed to situations or information that depicts violent acts, lewd images, or involves isolated working conditions.
As a condition of employment, DNA samples are required from all FBI personnel who interact with evidence or federal DNA database samples in Laboratory Division (LD) space or whose work requires them to enter LD examination areas where evidence or DNA database samples are processed or examined as part of the quality control process to detect sample/evidence contamination, in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), 75 Deferral Register (FR) 68932; 29 C.F.R. 1635.8(b)(6).
This position will require working as a crew member on a Cessna 206 aircraft.
Must undergo and complete a U.S. Government HAZMAT physical upon reporting for duty.
Qualifications
GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
Familiar with electronic/graphic design publishing principles, practices, and standards in order to create original, informative and unbiased visual map graphics.
Experience using Esri ArcGIS Desktop (i.e., ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, etc.) to produce map-based graphics.
Knowledgeable of GIS and remote sensing concepts, terminology, and techniques.
Basic experience creating, sharing, and managing web services, web maps, and web applications in Esri ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and Portal environments.
GS-11: In addition to the above, applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
Experience with electronic/graphic design publishing principles, practices, and standards in order to create original, informative and unbiased visual map graphics.
Experience creating, sharing, and managing web services, web maps, and web applications in Esri ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and Portal environments.
Understanding of photogrammetry and aerial survey technologies.
Experience using imagery processing software (i.e., Pix4D, Drone2Map, HxMap).
Basic knowledge of LiDAR production workflow to include point cloud classification and feature extraction.
Experience in 3D modeling using aerial imagery and LiDAR.
Knowledgeable in generating multi-sensor (i.e., terrestrial and airborne LiDAR, survey data, airborne imagery, etc.) data-fusion derived products.
GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE (in addition to above) is defined as follows:
Experience using ArcGIS Desktop and extensions (i.e., Image Analyst, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, etc.), Autodesk (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, etc.), and Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) to produce visual aids and products.
Knowledge in documentation and product assignments involving a combination of data collection, diagram development and digital scene construction.
Knowledge in equipment and technologies such as drone, LiDAR Scanning and/or photogrammetry.
Desired Skills
Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.
Desired Skills are: FAA Part 107 certification preferred.
Education
All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:
GS-9: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such as degree in one of the following fields of study: geospatial analysis, geospatial information systems, photogrammetry, cartography, remote sensing, or other GIS related fields.
GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in one of the following fields of study: geospatial analysis, geospatial information systems, photogrammetry, cartography, remote sensing, or other GIS related fields.
Additional information
Incentive: Applicants selected for GS-9 may be eligible for a 15% Recruitment Incentive. You will be required to sign a 1 - year service agreement upon receipt of the Recruitment Incentive. Applicants selected for GS-11 or GS-12 may be eligible for a 20% Recruitment Incentive. You will be required to sign a 2 - year service agreement upon receipt of the Recruitment Incentive.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):
Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.
Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies
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Next steps
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
