SURVEY TECHNICIAN

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the education and/or specialized experience requirement – this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify for the GS-08 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in federal service having demonstrated experience in one of the following: operated and maintained a variety of manual and electronic devices such as transits, theodolites, levels, distance measuring and positioning equipment, or other instruments used on land surveys; Utilized a variety of surveying related equipment and GPS equipment to perform surveys and prepare associated documents and reports; Independently measured uncomplicated surveys and resolved technical problems; Assisted in performing basic surveys, such as location, right-of-way, and property surveys for a segment or portion of a project; Determined angles, distances, and differences in elevation between stations. To qualify for the GS-09 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in federal service having demonstrated experience operating and maintaining a variety of manual and electronic devices such as transits, theodolites, levels, distance measuring and positioning equipment, or other instruments used on land surveys; Utilizing a variety of surveying related equipment and GPS equipment to perform surveys and prepare associated documents and reports; Independently measured uncomplicated surveys and resolved technical problems; Assisting in performing basic surveys, such as location, right-of-way, and property surveys for a segment or portion of a project; Determined angles, distances, and differences in elevation between stations. OR experience in one of the following: working with bathymetric survey with single and/or multi beam. Operating instruments and equipment, and made minor adjustments to such instruments, in order to locate land, property corners, and boundary lines; Identifying or verifying corners by inspection, testimony of landowners, and in comparison with references or by survey using original and resurvey recorded data; Performed varied surveys, such as location, right-of-way, and property surveys for a segment or portion of a project; Utilized a variety of surveying related equipment and GPS equipment to perform surveys and prepare associated documents and reports. OR Education: Two full years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as geography, cartography, mathematics, or a master’s degree leading in a field of study directly related to the duties of this position meets the requirements for GS-09. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, valid State Driver’s License. Failure to provide proof of such license will cause you to be rated ineligible for this position. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 11/07/2024.
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a SURVEY TECHNICIAN. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Yuma, Arizona