*Applications will be accepted through July 17, 2020. Announcement MAY CLOSE EARLIER if all available vacancies have been filled prior July 17, 2020.
*The 1st Cut-Off date for receipt and referral of applicants to be considered for available vacant positions will be January 29, 2020. Afterward, referrals will be pulled as vacancies occur.
Summary
*Applications will be accepted through July 17, 2020. Announcement MAY CLOSE EARLIER if all available vacancies have been filled prior July 17, 2020.
*The 1st Cut-Off date for receipt and referral of applicants to be considered for available vacant positions will be January 29, 2020. Afterward, referrals will be pulled as vacancies occur.
The incumbent will act as a primary surveying resource for the New England District.
In this position, you may serve as a Surveying Technician Crew Chief in charge of a two or three person survey team with responsibility for directing and overseeing subordinate staff of technical personnel.
The incumbent will be in charge of planning systematic methods and procedures for accomplishment of planning and directing the execution of resultant field surveys.
The work performed is directed out of the district, on a TDY basis at various New England District locations, encompassing the New York to Canadian border including offshore islands throughout the region.
The position requires the incumbent to have a broad knowledge and experience of surveying principles and procedures associated with civil engineering.
Operate instruments and apply surveying techniques in topographic surveys in support of the planning, design, and construction of civil works projects.
Perform hydrographic surveys to determine the relief of the bottom of a body of water or channel, survey shorelines for purposes of protection or repair.
Establish horizontal and vertical control such as triangulation stations and benchmarks pertaining to topographic surveys.
Surveying tools such as; a total station, fathometer, multi-beam sonar, surveyors level, stadia rods and tapes, survey shorelines for measuring erosion, erecting or repairing breakwaters, jetties, and piers will be utilized to complete tasks.
Develop data for pre-dredge and after-dredge surveys, detailed engineering applications include quantities and cost estimates for construction contract control.
The incumbent will set up/adjust, program and operate a variety of sensitive automated survey equipment.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License within 30 days of appointment.
Must be licensed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to operate motorboats 26 feet or less
within 12 months of employment.
A pre-employment physical is required for this position.
The Position may require weekend, evening, holiday and shift work.
Occasional over-time work may be required as needed.
Regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts may be involved.
These exposures are things such as: dust, strong odors, or fumes from fuels, chemicals, or engine exhaust; high levels of
noise and vibration, dust, grease, electrical hazards, uncovered moving parts of machinery.
This position requires the incumbent to work outdoor conditions involving moderate exposure to rain and cold/hot weather.
The incumbent must wear protective clothing or equipment such as hard hats, rubber boots gloves, steel-toed shoes, goggles, earplugs, life-jacket or other Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), etc.
The work requires recurring lifting or light to moderately heavy items weighing up to 30 pounds, such as testing or measuring equipment.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.
Experience Required:
GS-07
One year of specialized experience which includes meeting ANY of the following: 1) Conduct surveys in accordance with industry standards, principles, and/or procedures; 2) utilize survey equipment such as; Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers and/or high resolution multi-beam echo sounders; or 3) establish horizontal and vertical control for survey operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR
Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as surveying, engineering, construction, or industrial technology. OR
Combination of Education and Experience: 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) by 18. Add the two percentages.
GS-08
One year of specialized experience which includes meeting ANY of the following: 1) Utilize specialized hydrographic survey software, such as HYPACK, to acquire and/or process survey data; 2) serve as boat operator, overseeing survey vessel safety; or 3) compute dredge volume and area quantities in HYPACK, or similar, software. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR
Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as surveying, engineering, construction, or industrial technology. OR
Combination of Education and Experience: 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 first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.
GS-09
One year of specialized experience which includes meeting ANY of the following: 1) Process survey data for completeness and/or accuracy, ensuring anomalies have been resolved, before final submission of data and field plots to office; 2) participate in developing scopes of work using the appropriate surveying techniques to ensure the most accurate and/or cost effective method is used; or 3) make adjustments to surveying techniques, methods, or procedures to obtain accurate survey data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR
Education: Two full years of graduate level education or a master's degree in Surveying, engineering, construction, industrial technology or related field of study. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification). OR
Combination of Education and Experience: 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 first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.
GS-10
One year of specialized experience which includes meeting ANY of the following: 1) Demonstrate initiative to manage and/or complete activities in a focused manner in order to achieve objectives; 2) lead others in team environment to successfully complete projects with minimal supervisor oversight; or 3) perform administrative duties such as; managing a government purchase card, maintaining property records, and/or documenting survey reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR
Education: Successfully completed Two and a half years (i.e., 45 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Surveying, engineering, construction, industrial technology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR
Combination of Education and Experience: 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 your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 9. Add the two percentages
Education
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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
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.
Two 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 Career Program (CP) 18 - position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/17/2020 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10696395).
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
FU-APF-W2SF05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND
DO NOT MAIL
Concord, MA 01742
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/17/2020 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10696395).
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
FU-APF-W2SF05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND
DO NOT MAIL
Concord, MA 01742
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
