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Job Opening: 66840
Opening Date: August 5,2026
Closing Date: August 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET)
Job Title Geographer Full Performance Level GS--13 Division Finance and Facilities Division (FFD) Unit Planning and Project Management Unit (PPMU) Location Quantico, VA Working Hours 8:00am-4:30pm (Flexible) Job Type Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens Number of Positions Available 1 Questions HRS Mary Arbelo at marbelo@fbi.gov Salary GS-12 $102,415.00--$133,142.00
GS-13 $121,785.00--$158,322.00
Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
JOB SUMMARY
The Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and Facilities Planning Specialist provides geospatial analysis, data management, and technical planning support for the FBI's real property portfolio within the Planning and Project Management Unit (PPMU). The incumbent develops and maintains enterprise geospatial data, integrates information from multiple facilities management systems, and produces maps, analyses, and decision-support tools that support master planning, capital planning, infrastructure management, and project development. Working collaboratively with planners, architects, engineers, project managers, and facility managers, the position leverages GIS technologies to improve data-driven decision-making, enhance facilities portfolio management, and support the Bureau's long-term campus planning and modernization initiatives.
KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Some travel is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing. Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings and conferences away from the work site. Much of the time is spent at a computer creating and modifying GIS datasets, managing and maintaining legacy GIS datasets, and developing and implementing GIS-based analysis to support civil engineers, electrical
engineers, and survey projects. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The incumbent is expected to follow normal safety precautions. The employee may occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable conditions in such places as research and production facilities.
MAJOR DUTIES :
GS-12

• Develops, maintains, and analyzes geospatial datasets, maps, and geodatabases to support facilities planning, engineering, construction, and real property management activities.
• Produces GIS products, spatial analyses, and technical reports that support master planning, facility utilization studies, infrastructure assessments, and capital planning efforts.
• Integrates data from GIS, CAD, BUILDER™, iNFADS, utility records, facility inventories, and other sources to improve the accuracy and usefulness of facilities planning information.
• Conducts field verification, data collection, quality assurance/quality control, and maintains geospatial information in accordance with Bureau standards.
• Collaborates with planners, architects, engineers, project managers, and contractors by providing GIS technical support throughout the planning, design, construction, and asset management lifecycle.

GS-13 (In addition to the above)

• Serves as the technical lead for enterprise GIS and geospatial planning, developing and managing geospatial solutions that support master planning, capital planning, infrastructure modernization, and the Bureau's real property portfolio.
• Leads the integration of enterprise data from GIS, CAD/BIM, BUILDER™, iNFADS, project management, and other asset management systems to support data-driven capital investment and facilities planning decisions.
• Develops enterprise geodatabases, GIS standards, analytical models, dashboards, and decision-support tools that improve planning, project prioritization, and portfolio management.
• Provides technical leadership and expert consultation to planners, architects, engineers, project managers, and Bureau leadership on geospatial analysis, facilities planning, and data integration initiatives.
• Oversees GIS-related contracts, evaluates emerging technologies and business processes, and recommends improvements that enhance enterprise geospatial capabilities and long-range planning.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS
Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.
The five competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies.
Competencies:

• Initiative
• Analytic Thinking
• Cartography
• Geography
• Research (Data)

Positive Education Requirement
This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Degree: geography; or related physical or social science such as geology, meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, cartography, computer science, urban studies, or planning that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields.
OR
Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in geography, or a related field that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
Specialized Experience (SE)
GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience applying Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) to support facilities planning, master planning, engineering, construction, space management, or real property management by developing and maintaining geospatial datasets, maps, reports, and analytical products.
• Experience collecting, integrating, and analyzing data from multiple sources (e.g., CAD, GIS, facility inventories, utility records, and field data) to support project planning, infrastructure assessments, and capital planning activities.
• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS products and familiarity with federal asset management systems such as BUILDER™, iNFADS, or similar platforms to support facilities management, with the ability to integrate information from multiple systems to improve planning and decision-making.

GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE, in addition to the above, is defined as follows:

• Experience serving as the technical lead or subject matter expert for enterprise GIS, facilities planning, or real property programs by developing geospatial solutions that support master planning, capital investment planning, infrastructure modernization, and portfolio management.
• Experience integrating and managing data across multiple enterprise systems-including BUILDER™, iNFADS, GIS, CAD/BIM, project management, and asset management platforms-to support facility condition assessments, project prioritization, deferred maintenance analysis, and long-range capital planning.
• Experience developing GIS standards, geodatabases, analytical models, dashboards, and executive-level visualization tools; providing technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams; and translating complex geospatial analyses into actionable recommendations for senior leadership and organizational decision-making.

HOW TO APPLY
For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

1. Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
2. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
   • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
   • Former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). Actions such as promotion, within grade increase, or reassignment actions must be submitted as your most recent SF 50.
   • Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
     Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
   • Memorandum for Record (MFR): 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:
     • Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties.
     • The month/year work began
       Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
     • Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."
While applicants might see these documents in their profile, HR Specialists may be unable to access them. Therefore, all applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure that staffing units can review the complete application.
Please note: Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement's closing date.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
  If you are selected, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• The probationary periods will be served concurrently.

Veterans' Preference
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