This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Serves as a Survey Technician spending majority of duty time in the field conducting various types of field surveys. The work is predominantly conducted in field environments requiring day trips and TDY to project sites.
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Serves as a Survey Technician spending majority of duty time in the field conducting various types of field surveys. The work is predominantly conducted in field environments requiring day trips and TDY to project sites.
Coordinate with supervisors, managers, engineers, scientists and other professionals to determine survey requirements, topographic mapping, boundary work, and inventories.
Research historical district records, select known survey reference points and determine the precise location of important features in the survey areas surface.
Analyze and interpret difficult requests to determine types of surveys required and location of request.
Develop plans for accomplishing surveys that include areas to be surveyed, exhibits, access, points of contact, available control, procedures, utility requirements, and safety.
Develop detailed work plans for survey crew personnel and contractors to utilize in completion of the work.
Coordinates with survey crew to plan and execute all requirements, advises and makes suggestions on survey requirements.
Develop and maintain procedures to ensure program stability and data are collected consistently and accurately.
Plan project requirements for requesting organizations to include the development of technical approach, initiation and completion schedule, analysis and interpretation of requirements for products to be delivered.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position requires a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment and maintain the license for the duration of employment.
This position has a requirement to lift and carry materials weighing 50 lbs. or more in the regular performance of duties.
Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
This position requires incumbent to travel extended periods of time of 2-3 weeks away from the District office while in possession of greater than $100,000 of survey equipment and GSA Vehicles.
This position requires the incumbent traversing steep slopes, uneven and undeveloped lands in various weather conditions.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 50% or more of the duty time.
This position may require occasional work on a weekend.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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.
GS-05:One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms, and 2) collecting and processing data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Successful completion of 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: To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of 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 percent to qualify.
GS-06: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms, 2) collecting and processing data, and 3) troubleshooting and ensuring calibrations are correct. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: Successful completion of one semester (9 semester credits) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as surveying technology. OR Combination of Education and Experience: To compute the percentage of the requirements 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 percent to qualify.
GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms, 2) collecting and processing data, 3) troubleshooting and ensuring calibrations are correct, and 4) utilizing state of the art surveying techniques.
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: Successful completion of one full academic year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as surveying technology. OR Combination of Education and Experience: To compute the percentage of the requirements 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 percent to qualify.
GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms, 2) collecting, processing and presenting data, 3) troubleshooting and ensuring calibrations are correct, 4) assisting others to resolve conflicts, and 5) utilizing state of the art surveying techniques. 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: Successful completion of 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. OR Combination of Education and Experience: To compute the percentage of the requirements 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 percent to qualify.
GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Applying general knowledge of a wide range of surveying methods, concepts, policies, and techniques related to boundary, LiDAR and topographic surveys, 2) conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms, 3) processing and presenting data collected to senior leaders, internal and external stakeholders, and partners, 4) troubleshooting and ensuring calibrations are correct, 5) assisting others to resolve conflicts, and 6) utilizing state of the art surveying techniques. 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: Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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, such as: Surveying Technology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: To compute the percentage of the requirements 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 percent to qualify.
**See Education Section for additional Qualifications at the GS-10 and GS-11 Level**
Education
Qualifications Continued:
GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Applying comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of surveying methods, concepts, policies, and techniques related to boundary, LiDAR and topographic surveys, 2)identifying, evaluating, and recommending appropriate solutions to survey problems using analytical and diagnostic, and qualitative and quantitative techniques, 3) conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms, 4) processing and presenting data collected to senior leaders, internal and external stakeholders, and partners, 5) troubleshooting and ensuring calibrations are correct, 6) assisting others to resolve conflicts and 7) utilizing state of the art surveying techniques and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to remain current and conduct surveys of the highest accuracy. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Applying intensive knowledge of a wide range of surveying methods, concepts, policies, and techniques related to boundary, LiDAR and topographic surveys, 2)identifying, evaluating, and recommending appropriate solutions to survey problems using advanced knowledge of analytical and diagnostic, and qualitative and quantitative techniques, 3) conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms, 4) processing and presenting data collected to senior leaders, internal and external stakeholders, and partners, 5) troubleshooting and ensuring calibrations are correct, 6) assisting others to resolve conflicts and 7) utilizing state of the art surveying techniques and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to remain current and conduct surveys of the highest accuracy; or other related and equivalent experience related to this position. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).
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/
If you are qualifying based off of education as a substitute for experience, or with a combination of education and experience, you must attach a copy of your transcript.
Additional information
Relocation/Recruitment/Retention/Student Loan Repayment incentive(s) MAY BE authorized to highly qualified candidate.
Must sign a service agreement if incentive(s) is/are authorized.
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 Construction 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.
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 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.
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 for Public Announcements.
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.
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 above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/16/2024 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/12497201).
Follow the prompts to select your resume 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/.
RE-W2SM03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NASHVILLE
DO NOT MAIL
Nashville, TN 37203
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 (as applicable) 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 for Public Announcements.
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.
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 above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/16/2024 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/12497201).
Follow the prompts to select your resume 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/.
RE-W2SM03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NASHVILLE
DO NOT MAIL
Nashville, TN 37203
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 (as applicable) 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.
