Survey Technician.

About the role

Collects hydrographic data with field surveys using state of the art equipment and gear utilizing hydrographic and Global Positioning System (GPS) knowledge. Leads a crew in the field for work with minimal supervision often in remote locations. In charge of a vessels and all associated crews for the period of work.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all collected data meets quality requirements before turn-in.
• Responsible for making sure all project information is set up prior to field work.
• Adapts to changing conditions and goals, ability to adapt as the requirements on any given day can be subject to changes.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• This position requires travel up to approximately 75% of the time.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain First Aid Certification.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a USACE Motorboat Operators License.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) at all times while working on open floating plant decks.
• This position meets the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.

Qualifications

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.

GS-09 Specialized Experience: One-year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Working in land/hydrographic surveying, drafting, field data collection and principals of hydrographic surveying and acoustic based survey methods; and 2) Experience leading field crews in survey work. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

OR Education: Two full years of graduate level education or a master's degree in surveying, engineering, construction, industrial technology, or related field of study. (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 if 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) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-10 Specialized Experience: One-year specialized experience which includes: 1) Working in land/hydrographic surveying, drafting, field data collection and principals of hydrographic surveying and acoustic based survey methods; 2) Experience leading field crews in survey work with minimal supervision; and 3) Setting up projects from start to finish with little input from supervisor or higher graded personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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.

Pay

• GS-09: $70,623.00 - $91,815.00
• GS-10: $77,771.00 - $101,097.00
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Benefits

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. 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.

Schedule

Position is located at our Ft. McHenry Field Office.