Computer Scientist.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Computer Scientist to support software development for civil works and military needs. You will write reusable Python code using Django, design robust database schemas, and ensure data security while applying geospatial calculations on vector and raster datasets.

You will contribute to data programs, document tools, and gather raw data to support critical operational decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent with required math coursework
• Experience with Django and Python in web development
• Familiarity with geospatial data and data security practices

Responsibilities

• Support software development needs for civil works and military capabilities
• Write reusable, testable Python code using Django
• Design database schemas and ensure secure data storage
• Perform geospatial calculations and transformations on vector/raster data
• Develop, optimize, and document data tools for programs
• Gather and store raw data sets to support critical operational decisions

Skills

Python

Django

Geospatial Analysis

Database Design

Data Security & Integrity

Software Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

30 semester hours in math/stat/CS

Tools

PostgreSQL

GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS)

RESTful APIs

Job description

• Support software development needs surrounding necessary capability enhancements for civil works/military needs
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient Python code using frameworks such as Django
• Design database schemas, integrate data storage solutions while ensuring data security and integrity
• Utilize geospatial expertise to perform necessary calculations and transformations on vector/raster datasets
• Support the development, optimization, and documentation of tools for assigned data programs and projects
• Gather and store raw data sets using appropriate processes and systems to support critical operational problems and/or decisions

Duties

• Support software development needs surrounding necessary capability enhancements for civil works/military needs
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient Python code using frameworks such as Django
• Design database schemas, integrate data storage solutions while ensuring data security and integrity
• Utilize geospatial expertise to perform necessary calculations and transformations on vector/raster datasets
• Support the development, optimization, and documentation of tools for assigned data programs and projects
• Gather and store raw data sets using appropriate processes and systems to support critical operational problems and/or decisions

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a two-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/0r experiences requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Basic Requirement For Computer Scientist (1550)

Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Database Administration
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Written Communication

This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project at the DB-0854-02 (equivalent to GS-5/11). In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25, 1998, Laboratory Demonstration Project employees must have a current average performance score of at least 2.5 or equivalent (fully successful rating) for promotion consideration.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (DB-01, GS 4).

This announcement MAY be used to fill like vacancies six months from the closing date.

All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dates March 25, 1998, an employee of the Laboratory Demonstration project must have a current

average performance score of 2.5 or above in order to be selected for promotion. All applicants currently employed under a Laboratory Demonstration Project must include their most recent performance appraisal score as part of their electronic resume. If you are a Lab Demo employee submitting your resume for the first time, or if you have previously submitted your resume without your most recent score, you must submit your resume now with the following statement to be included in the section on your training: Current Performance Rating.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 2 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a(n) 18 Career Field Position
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of commend of a relative.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest
• Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selected is eligible and recommended by management.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.