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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Survey Technician in Norfolk, Virginia
Summary About the Position: Serves as a Survey Technician in the Water Resources Division Survey Unit. This is a developmental position. You may be selected at the GS-06, GS-07 or GS-08 grade level. Full performance level is the GS-08. Pay range at the GS-06 level is: $44,736 - $58,159 Pay range at the GS-07 level is: $49,713 - $64,628 Pay range at the GS-08 level is: $55,054 - $71,569 Responsibilities Serves as a member of the survey team supporting civil works, inter-agency, and military projects using knowledge of geodetic, topographic, and bathymetric surveying processes and procedures. Utilizes Microsoft Office suite to create, track, and update standard operating procedures, presentations, scheduled equipment calibrations, and spreadsheets for mathematical calculations. Operates various types of Survey equipment and computer systems such as such as sonars, theodolites, total stations, RTK systems and data collectors and software. Prepares field notes, reference maps, sketches, surveying engineering computations, data processing, coordinate calculations, and geodetic control work for surveying and engineering projects. Integrates, configures, and calibrates surveying engineering systems for hydrographic, topographic, and geodetic surveying. Process, evaluate, and edits field data for use in a CADD and Geospatial Information System for mapping, design, and analysis. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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 in this document. GS-6 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience includes 1) participating in the performance of hydrographic and topographic surveys, 2) proficient using fiberglass survey tape for measuring distances and a level and stadia rod to measure vertical distances, and 3) proficient use of MS Word and MS Excel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05 or above). GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience includes specialized experience at the GS-06 level and 1) collecting hydrographic and topographic survey data, 2) leading a team to establish horizontal and vertical coordinates on a benchmark, 3) proficient using sound velocity equipment, hydrographic computer systems, theodolites, survey rods and prisms. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06 or above). GS-08 Specialized Experience: One year of specialize experience includes specialized experience at the GS-07 level and 1) leading a team in the performance of routine hydrographic surveys and topographic surveys, 2) processing hydrographic data and topographic data, and 3) maintaining survey equipment This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07 or above). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will also be evaluated on your: (1) Knowledge and experience collecting and processing hydrographic and topographic survey data. (2) Written and verbal communication of progress and findings/conclusions. (3) Proficiency using MS Windows survey computer systems and software such as HYAPCK, AutoCADD, MS Word, and MS Excel. (4) Working collaboratively. (5) Demonstrated experience working in the field collecting survey data in a variety of terrain and conditions. Education Additional Information This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is an Engineering and Scientist Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized, subject to eligibility requirements, management approval, and accordance with agency policy. Relocation Incentive may be authorized, subject to eligibility requirements, management approval, and accordance with agency policy.