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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.
08/02/2024 to 08/16/2024
$39,576 - $94,317 per year
GS 5 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
75% or less - Required travel 50% or more of duty time.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
11
No
No
No
CERE242865467201HW
802423800
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.
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.
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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:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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
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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/802423800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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