Geographer

Job Title Job Title Job Description Help At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct research for the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) by responding to inquiries, collecting and analyzing geographic names information from multiple sources, and compiling data for case briefs and special projects. Prepare case briefs for proposed new and changed geographic names for publication in the BGN Docket List and presentation to the Domestic Names Committee. Provide technical support to senior BGN staff by participating in monthly committee meetings and offering expertise on geographic names issues. Serve as a technical liaison with Federal, State, Tribal, local, and private organizations on geographic names policies, standards, and projects. Represent the National Geospatial Program (NGP) at meetings, committees, and working groups to support geographic names research, coordination, and information sharing. Collaborate with the Domestic Names Committee (DNC) Executive Secretary, Senior Researcher, and other stakeholders to develop, implement, and maintain geographic names initiatives and projects. Assist with planning, tracking, and documenting annual work activities, contracts, and project deliverables supporting the geographic names program. Research, evaluate, and recommend geographic names information to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and related national geospatial products. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)