Clarification from the agency

Open to all U.S. Citizens.

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• Plans and conducts or oversees survey projects of a complex nature, which usually involve conflicting title/plat data or fragmentary corner evidence requiring considerable research and evaluation.
• Making recommendations in administrative procedures, survey methods, evidence evaluation, legal interpretation, and corner restoration consistent with Federal policy, laws, standards, and state laws.
• Assembles all survey project data and performs the necessary mathematical computations involved in traverse closure, azimuth determination, state plane coordinate transformation, section subdivision, route alignment, and location.
• Preparespreliminary and final legal records, and title descriptions.
• Consults with the Registrar of Deeds, county surveyors, other registered land surveyors, property owners, Government officials, for record information of previous surveys or other data which affect or could affect the location of property lines.

Conditions of employment

• May be exposed to the adverse weather elements for long periods of time while working outdoors.
• Climbing, stooping, bending, and standing to enter confined spaces such as shafts, trenches, and tunnels while performing inspections, investigations, and surveys.
• Be able to walk and carry objects for prolonged periods of time over rough, uneven mountainous terrain, steep slopes, and coastal structures.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs. of survey equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Use personal protective equipment such as hard hats, safety harnesses, steel-toed boots, ear protection, and eye protection.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

Basic Requirement for LAND SURVEYOR:

A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in land surveying; or civil engineering with a surveying option/emphasis. The civil engineering major must have included at least 6 semester hours of surveying, 3 semester hours of land law, and 21 additional semester hours in any combination of the following: surveying, photogrammetry, geodetic surveying, geodesy, route surveying, remote sensing, cartography, survey astronomy, land information systems, computer-aided mapping, aerial photo interpretation, and survey analysis and adjustments.

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B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in land surveying or civil engineering, as described in paragraph A, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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C. Registration: The basic requirements for this series may be fully satisfied by a current registration as a land surveyor in a State, territory, or the District of Columbia obtained by written examination. Such registration must have been obtained under conditions outlined in the National Council of Engineering Examiners (NCEE) Unified Model Law for Registration of Surveyors. Applicants wishing to be considered under this provision must show evidence of registration based on successful completion of the written examinations. Registrations granted prior to adoption of a registration law with qualification requirements equivalent to the NCEE Model Law by the State, territory, or District of Columbia are not acceptable under this option. To be considered equivalent to the NCEE Model law, registration laws must include the four options listed within the NCEE Unified Model Law in the section specifying "General Requirements for Registration" as a Professional Land Surveyor.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes coordinating and monitoring surveys, GIS, and mapping work; generating orders, estimates, price negotiations, approving final payments; and managing budgets. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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.

Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a Professional Land Surveyor license within 12 months from
the date of appointment.

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 resume 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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.