Survey Technician
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Job Location:
Casper, WY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 17 - 24
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource.
These positions are located in Casper Laramie Rawlins Rock Springs and Worland Wyoming. Information about these locations and the surrounding area can be found at:
- Casper WY
- Laramie WY
- Rawlins WY
- Rock Springs WY
- Worland WY.
- GS-04: Records survey evidence measurement dates and observations; computes survey calculations.
- GS-05: Serve as an instrument person.
- GS-06: Serve as Principal Assistant and Occasional Crew Chief.
- GS-07: Serve as Associate Party Chief and provide instructions to crewmembers; determine equipment needs and make purchases to maintain operations.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
- You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
- Direct Deposit Required.
- Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the addition your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
- Some locations may require that you possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state drivers license while employed in this position.
Qualifications
Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified:
- Drivers License
- Working in any professional technical or other field that provided you with a familiarity of land surveying techniques.
- Serve as rodman on surveys requiring special rodding procedures using any of various types of rods and selecting measuring or turning points in consideration of terrain and demands of the type of survey involved; and
- Serve as pacer of a leveling party going ahead of the party and determining in advance the positions the road crew will occupy so that shots will be balanced and instruments can be kept level.
- Conduct surveys typically with an assistant using hand instruments such as hand levels and compasses.
- Make simple traverse surveys using compass and tape measuring small land areas using rod tape and hand level to obtain rough estimates of yardage to be excavated.
- Perform recording assignments which require concentration and specialized skill such as that required in making manual computations that involve elementary arithmetic processes made complex by virtue of the number and variety of manipulations involved and the speed with which successive readings are called.
- Knowledge and experience of survey methods techniques and procedures sufficient to carry our survey assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
- Plan survey assignments of limited scope and to serve as party chief.
- Knowledge of fundamental trigonometry and algebra sufficient to prepare field notes and check accuracy of survey.
- Knowledge of the operation adjustment and maintenance of surveying equipment and instruments (transits theodolites EDMs Global Positioning Systems) sufficient to operate take measurements and conduct training.
- Knowledge of computer capabilities sufficient to produce reports with graphics produce simple maps develop spreadsheets and enter retrieve and manipulate data.
- Knowledge and experience of survey methods techniques and procedures sufficient to carry our survey assignments of substantial variety and complexity including those that require deviation from standard methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of survey methods techniques and procedures to plan nonroutine survey assignments develop revisions to standard work methods and procedures and redirect crew efforts to adapt to field conditions.
- Knowledge of fundamental trigonometry and algebra sufficient to prepare field notes and check accuracy of survey.
- Knowledge of the operation adjustment and maintenance of surveying equipment and instruments (transits theodolites EDMs Global Positioning Systems) sufficient to operate take very exacting measurements and conduct training.
- Knowledge of computer capabilities sufficient to produce reports with graphics produce simple maps develop spreadsheets and enter retrieve and manipulate data.
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.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Physical Demands: Work requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking in terrain that is rough rocky mountainous and densely vegetated. Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to efficiently perform the work of the position and to provide for personal comfort and safety (i.e. tools personal protective equipment food and water for extended periods of work away from vehicles).
Work Environment: Office work is performed in a setting that is adequately lighted ventilated cooled and doing fieldwork incumbent is subject to cuts and bruises extreme and adverse weather conditions and injuries and discomforts from pests or animals. Employee will adhere to all safety rules
Education
In addition to the experience requirements described in the Qualifications section of this announcement you must meet the Individual Occupation Requirements of this position as follows:
Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 or equivalent and above):
Specialized experience is technical work which provided the knowledge and skills needed for work in the type of surveying involved. It must have required the use of the pertinent instruments and techniques of surveying. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include but are not limited to work as an engineering technician soil conservation technician or construction inspector.
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Education and Training:
For GS-3 or equivalent: Successful completion of 1 year of postsecondary education that included at least one course in surveying engineering industrial technology construction physics drafting forestry geography navigation cartography physical science or mathematics.For GS-4 or equivalent: Successful completion of 2 years of postsecondary education that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above for GS-3 or equivalent.
For GS-5 or equivalent: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors 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 courses such as those shown above for GS-3 or equivalent.
Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for using education to qualify you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.
Additional information
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities please visit E-Verify.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
This position is not eligible for Telework.
All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget hiring needs and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for up to 6 months. These positions have no promotion potential if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade.
If selected from this announcement you may be rehired for identical positions without further competition based on work needs funding or any other condition of employment.
If selected from this or a similar competitive seasonal announcement your appointment may be creditable for consideration under PLLand Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA). The Act allows certain individuals who have or had time-limited appointments at land management agencies to compete for any permanent position in the competitive service under internal merit promotion procedures. For more information see the section under Eligibility which starts with Question #15 (Q15. Who is eligible for appointment under these provisions).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- GIS
- Microstation
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Math
- Land Surveying
- CAD
- Drafting
- Autocad
- Carlson
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
