Summary This position is in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Field Organization, Plains Area (PA), Range Management Research located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. In this position, you will provide Informatics support for environmental systems and services for datasets related to agriculture and associated fields. This position is restricted to those within the local commuting area. Responsibilities Provides expertise in the area of systems development. Advances the development of the Land Health Knowledge System suite, including data and database integration for EDIT, RAP, the Landscape Data Commons, and the National Wind Erosion Research Network. Makes executive decisions on database-related issues with full authority. Works closely with unit scientists and staff in providing input into the overall planning of the datasets involved with the systems and platforms. Works with appropriate personnel in the unit and with university and federal partners in seeking opportunities for resource development, partnerships and grants that enhance access, services, and preservation of scientific datasets. Works with the members of the unit management team in ensuring emerging technologies and computational platforms are used to enhance management and computational performance of unit systems. Provides guidance for special and cross-cutting Initiatives involving collaborations with scientific organizations and other government agencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-13 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-12 which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience guiding developers in database system design and implementation; overseeing the development and management of data stored in cloud repositories; and providing informatics support for research scientists. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer.