Job summary

This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Hiring is at the GS-0817-05 or GS-0817-06 level, with full performance level of GS-06. Selection at either grade is at managements discretion. Salary Range: GS-05: $43,550 - $56,612; GS-06: $48,547 - $63,113

Major duties

You will perform hydrographic and topographic surveying work requiring a basic knowledge of principles and practices of conventional and Global Positioning System survey techniques. Perform data uploads, downloads, and survey computations. Prepare, inspect, and operate surveying-related equipment aboard District survey vessels. Computer checkpoints and prepare survey data for entry into computer. Observe operation of computer system and depth recorder to correct discrepancies. Assist with preparing finished maps and charts of the channel and sounding by processing the data to remove noise using computer hardware and software. Operate instruments such as total stations, laser scanners, GPS receivers, on surveys that may require traversing and setting additional control points. Prepare field notes and reports. Review data in field to ensure complete coverage in accordance with project specifications and standard operating procedures. Operate vessels less than 26’ in length to conduct hydrographic surveys.

Qualification

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. To qualify at the GS-05 level: Specialized Experience GS-05: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Experience in assisting with hydrographic and/or topographic surveys in accordance with industry standards, principles, and procedures. 2) Experience in using various surveying tools and equipment such as horizontal positioning systems global position systems, automatic X-Y plotter, or optical instruments. 3) Experience in performing computations, adjustments, and/or graphic portrayals of field data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next 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 equivalent (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 your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. To qualify at the GS-06 level: Specialized Experience GS-06: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Experience conducting hydrographic or topographic surveys on a variety of sites in different conditions, and 2.) Operating instruments such as total stations, laser scanners, or GPS receivers, and 3.) Assisting in the preparation of finished maps and charts by processing data using computer hardware and software. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed equivalent to the next lower grade in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) 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 9. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Planning and Evaluating Surveying Technical Competence Technology Application

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Evaluations

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If, after reviewing your rsum 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. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.