This position is in the Technical Services Branch, Western Federal Lands Highway Division, Federal Highway Administration. They serve as an instrument operator and rodman on a survey crew. This includes, using electronic total stations, levels, global positioning system (GPS), and other modern survey equipment. Performs preliminary and location surveys; records and transmits data for use in design and construction operations. The WFLHD projects are in the Northwestern United States and Alaska.
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 10, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-9, it must include: Experience operating modern survey equipment; AND Experience assisting others in performing surveys and collecting data. Experience in handling, setup, care and modification of electronic instruments and their accessories. To qualify for the Grade 11, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-10, it must include: Experience assisting others in applying standardized rules and operations, methods, and practices to perform surveys and collect data; AND Experience operating modern survey equipment; AND Experience in assisting in the creation of survey data from Plans and Specifications. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Surveying - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods used in the measurement or determination of land boundaries, distances, elevations, areas, angles, and other features of the earth’s surface. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Oral Communication (*) - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. For all types of consideration, 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
As a Survey Technician, you will: Advise on and resolve difficult and complex, but well-precedented and recurring, challenges involved in survey work, evaluating, and analyzing and how the overall impact. Operate modern survey instruments to conduct topographic surveys, bridge site surveys, cadastral and right-of-way surveys, and establish geodetic control networks. Operate survey instruments and associated survey equipment as needed for the assignment; identify and correct deficiencies; resolve operational problems that may occur; and ensure appropriate interaction between components. Collect data electronically or in field books; make on-site determinations based on data; and act or make recommendations based on preliminary data interpretation or analysis. Utilize and maintain a system using modern survey equipment including Total Stations, Scanners, GPS equipment, digital levels, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, bathymetric equipment, data collectors, personal computers, and related software packages to fully automate collection and transmission of survey data into and out of CADD systems. The ideal candidate for this position has experience in the Geomatics/Land Surveying field working with modern survey equipment to complete topographic-location surveys, construction surveys, route surveys, cadastral surveys, geodetic surveys, and control network surveys. Candidate has performed survey work in a team setting. Desired values in the candidate include self-motivation, versatility, integrity, resourcefulness, a sound work ethic, positive attitude, teamwork, and a strong commitment to provide internal and external service. This ideal candidate would be able to travel up to approximately 75% of the total time and work in remote areas in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.