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Summary About the Position: Serves as a Survey Technician conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms, processing collected data, and presenting data in the required formats for delivery to end users. *There are three positions to be filled. These positions may be filled in either New Orleans, LA, or at the Old River Complex, Simmesport, LA. Responsibilities Provide field surveys, troubleshoot systems/equipment and a variety of complex problems, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders. Develop scopes of work and estimate level of effort to collect surveys, schedule field work, organize/maintain survey related data. Utilize analytical and diagnostic techniques, qualitative and quantitative techniques, and related emerging practices and methods to provide advice on technical services. Survey field conditions to obtain topographic/hydrographic information for project incorporation into plans. Produce and review survey data processing, survey data quality control checks, mapping, modeling, and metadata. Develops detailed government estimates including labor rates, hours of effort, per diem, supplies, and vehicle costs. Utilize historical data research, geodetic control questions, logistics, supplies, travel, standard operating procedures (SOPs), estimates, and scope of work questions to deliver field surveys. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees 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 People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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-5 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service which includes meeting one of the following: 1) Work on a survey team; 2) Utilize survey equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Real Time Kinematic Systems (RTK) and/or other survey equipment; 3) Utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or other specialized systems such as Terrestrial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), etc.; 4) review survey field data for accuracy; 5) Conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms; 6) Apply knowledge of mapping and/or survey techniques; and 7)reviewing contractor submittals and/or survey data. OR Education: I have completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution (a) with major study in an appropriate field of surveying, engineering, construction, or industrial technology; OR (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: surveying, engineering, industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, forestry, geography, navigation, cartography, physical science, or mathematics. OR Combination of Education and Experience: I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some education leading to a bachelor's degree but less than required in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) GS-6 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes meeting two of the following: 1) Work on a survey team; 2) Utilize survey equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Real Time Kinematic Systems (RTK) and/or other survey equipment; 3) Utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or other specialized systems such as Terrestrial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), etc.; 4) review survey field data for accuracy; 5) Conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms; 6) Apply knowledge of mapping and/or survey techniques; and 7)reviewing contractor submittals and/or survey data. OR Education: I have successfully completed one semester (9 semester credits) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as surveying technology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level education as described in B, but less than the required one year. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) GS-7 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes meeting three of the following: 1) Work on a survey team; 2) Utilize survey equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Real Time Kinematic Systems (RTK) and/or other survey equipment; 3) Utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or other specialized systems such as Terrestrial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), etc.; 4) review survey field data for accuracy; 5) Conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms; 6) Apply knowledge of mapping and/or survey techniques; and 7)reviewing contractor submittals and/or survey data. OR Education: I have successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as surveying technology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level education as described in B, but less than the required one year. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Education GS-8 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes four of the following: 1) Work on a survey team; 2) Utilize survey equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Real Time Kinematic Systems (RTK) and/or other survey equipment; 3) Utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or other specialized systems such as Terrestrial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), etc.; 4) review survey field data for accuracy; 5) Conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms; 6) Apply knowledge of mapping and/or survey techniques; and 7)reviewing contractor submittals and/or survey data. OR Education: I have successfully completed one and a half years (i.e., 27 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as surveying technology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level education as described in B, but less than the required one and a half years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) GS-9 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service which includes five of the following: 1) Work on a survey team; 2) Utilize survey equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Real Time Kinematic Systems (RTK) and/or other survey equipment; 3) Utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or other specialized systems such as Terrestrial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), etc.; 4) review survey field data for accuracy; 5) Conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms; 6) Apply knowledge of mapping and/or survey techniques; and 7)reviewing contractor submittals and/or survey data. OR Education: I have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. Transcripts must be attached. OR Combination of Education and Experience: I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have more than one year but less than the required education in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) GS-10 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes meeting six of the following: 1) Work on a survey team; 2) Utilize survey equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Real Time Kinematic Systems (RTK) and/or other survey equipment; 3) Utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or other specialized systems such as Terrestrial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), etc.; 4) review survey field data for accuracy; 5) Conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms; 6) Apply knowledge of mapping and/or survey techniques; and 7)reviewing contractor submittals and/or survey data. OR Education: I have one year of education above a master's degree leading towards a Ph.D. or equivalent leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have more than one year but less than the required education in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Additional Information GS-11 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service which includes meeting all of the following: 1) Work on a survey team; 2) Utilize survey equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Real Time Kinematic Systems (RTK) and/or other survey equipment; 3) Utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or other specialized systems such as Terrestrial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), etc.; 4) review survey field data for accuracy; 5) Conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms; 6) Apply knowledge of mapping and/or survey techniques; and 7)reviewing contractor submittals and/or survey data. OR Education: I have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, related to position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and experience: I have a combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: 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 (GS-04 for GS-05; GS-05 for GS-06; GS-06 for GS-07; GS-07 for GS-08; GS-08 for GS-09; GS-09 for GS-10; GS-10 for GS-11). 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. 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 a Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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.