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** This announcement has been amended to extend the closing date to 3/9/20. **
Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource.
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Learn more about this agency02/25/2020 to 03/09/2020
$30,344 - $41,986 per year
GS 04
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Internships - This is a Career/Indefinite Internship position.
Full-time - Multiple Schedules - Must be able to work full-time during the summer months; may work full-time and/or part-time year-round if there is mutual agreement between both the supervisor and the student.
Excepted
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No
No
OR-PTHWYS-2020-0005
560299600
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
This position is for students accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited high school, technical or vocation school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school, on a full- or half-time basis (as defined by the academic institution in which the student is enrolled).
The student trainee surveyor will be taught to plan and conduct routine surveys and resurveys involving survey situations and projects that are not complex. Most assignments are characterized by requiring basic research to find and interpret land records, historical data and legal decisions that are simple to locate. The trainee is given survey situations that are small and generally uncomplicated. The employee must learn to apply professional survey knowledge and judgment in conducting, applying and modifying field survey methods, techniques and procedures in day-to-day operations. The trainee surveyor is taught how to conduct surveys in the full field-to-finish mode, using electronic data collection and computer based measurement software. The trainee learns to apply professional surveying knowledge to evaluate the results for most computations and display of results. The employee will be taught how examine physical evidence recovered in the field and assesses its acceptability with the support of recorded historical documents for positioning boundaries or resolving disputes. The trainee will learn to prepare and provide information for all necessary administrative documents such as: time and attendance, travel, vehicle maintenance and operational reports, accident reports, and weekly progress reports. The trainee will be taught how to fulfill all safety requirements and to utilize necessary equipment. The trainee will be taught to draft field notes and plats describing in detail the surveys performed using word processing and Computer Automated Drafting (CAD) software.
Physical Demands: A considerable amount of physical activity is required while conducting field survey operations, hiking, or climbing over rugged and steep trails while carrying heavy survey equipment and clearing survey lines of brush with axes, brush hooks, and chain saws.
Work Environment: Outdoor work requires exposure to risk of discomforts of extremes in climate, living conditions, and terrain. Safety precautions are required and the student must wear protective equipment during field survey operations. The student may also be exposed to poisonous snakes, plants, and a variety of wild and dangerous animals common to the outdoors. Other work is performed in an office setting with adequate heat, light, and ventilation.
This position is for students accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited high school, technical or vocation school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school, on a full- or half-time basis (as defined by the academic institution in which the student is enrolled).
This is a career development, excepted service appointment under the BLM Pathways Internship Program that is expected to last more than 1 year. The BLM will require the selected applicant to complete a Participant Agreement in which the selectee must provide an anticipated date for completing all degree program requirements, and show continual progression toward meeting the stated anticipated date.
The agency may noncompetitively convert a Career/Indefinite Intern who is a U. S. citizen to a term or permanent appointment in the competitive service, as long as the Intern meets all agency program requirements and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for the target occupational series at time of completing all education requirements.
To be eligible, an applicant must:
Be at least 16 years of age or older for a non-arduous or non-hazardous duty position.
Be a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is currently enrolled at least half-time in a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) seeking program in an accredited high school, technical or vocation school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school.
Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Basic Requirement for GS-04: Completion of two (2) full academic years of post high school study or associate's degree.
In order to assess you meet a qualified status for this position and to refer you to the hiring manager, the agency must be able to determine that you meet the qualifications based on completed education, specialized experience, and/or both - please be sure to include this information in your resume.
Specialized Experience Requirements: Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples include: Work involving basic research to find and interpret land records, historical data and legal decisions; applying and modifying field survey methods and techniques and preparing various administrative documents related to work schedules, overtime and travel regulations.
You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
To receive consideration you must: Have completed two (2) full academic years of post-high school study or associates degree.
Previous education and/or experience may be evaluated to determine the highest grade level for which qualified.
The target position has specific educational requirements for entry; thus, applicants must show evidence that their academic program will meet the requirements listed below (i.e., transcripts reflecting enrollment in applicable discipline/academic program). Students who graduate without meeting those requirements may not be converted to a target position and could be separated from federal service.
To receive consideration for the target position you must: Have completed a professional degree in land surveying; OR civil engineering with a surveying option/emphasis. The civil engineering major must have included at least 6 semester hours of surveying, 3 semester hours of land law, and 21 additional semester hours in any combination of the following: surveying, photogrammetry, geodetic surveying, geodesy, route surveying, remote sensing, cartography, survey astronomy, land information systems, computer-aided mapping, aerial photo interpretation, and survey analysis and adjustments. OR Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in land surveying or civil engineering as described above OR the basic requirements for this series may be fully satisfied by a current registration as a land surveyor in a State, territory, or the District of Columbia obtained by written examination. Such registration must have been obtained under conditions outlined in the National Council of Engineering Examiners (NCEE) Unified Model Law for Registration of Surveyors. Applicants wishing to be considered under this provision must show evidence of registration based on successful completion of the written examinations. Registrations granted prior to adoption of a registration law with qualification requirements equivalent to the NCEE Model Law by the State, territory, or District of Columbia are not acceptable under this option. To be considered equivalent to the NCEE Model law, registration laws must include the four options listed within the NCEE Unified Model Law in the section specifying "General Requirements for Registration" as a Professional Land Surveyor.
If the position is filled at the lower grade level, subsequent promotion to the next higher grade level per the target full performance is permissible without further competition. The promotion is not guaranteed but dependent upon administrative approval and the agency’s continuing need for an actual assignment and performance at the higher level duties.
The entire period served as a Career/Indefinite Intern counts as the appointee’s trial period. Prior Federal civilian service is credited toward the completion of the required trial period in the same manner as prescribed in 5 CFR 315.802.
This position is assigned to the Oregon State Office, Branch of Geographic Sciences located in Portland, Oregon. However, the specific duty stations will be determined upon selection.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System website.
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.
The Bureau of Land Management has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
The BLM may use certain incentives, currently offered by the Federal Government, to attract high quality applicants.
Occasional travel may be required.
Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for the job. Your eligibility and qualification status will be based on a human resources assessment conducted using qualification standards, your responses to the job-related questions, information provided in your resume, and required supporting documents (see the Required Documents section). Veteran’s preference applies to the selection for positions in the Pathways Programs. The examination and selection of applicants will be made in accordance with requirements of the 5 CFR Part 302.
Eligible and qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager in unranked order by preference status: (1) Preference eligible veterans having a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more (CPS and CP); (2) Other preference eligibles (XP); (3) Applicants eligible for 5-point veteran’s preference (TP); and those (4) Applicants not eligible for veteran’s preference (NV). In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position. The job related questions align with the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the duties of this position. 1) A basic professional knowledge of land surveying acquired from an accredited institution of higher learning. 2) Skill in handling basic survey equipment used in the field. 3) Knowledge of compatible PC equipment in order to utilize word processing and applications specific to surveying duties (AutoCad, CMM, Trimble Business Center, Traverse PC, GIS, etc.) 4) Knowledge of data collectors and the logging of field measurements. 5) Basic knowledge of work schedules, overtime laws and travel regulations.
Resumes must show relevant experience and other information. Your resume must list your education and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week and salary information. Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). You are welcome to submit a cover letter (optional). If you wish to do so, include it with your resume.
You will need to clearly state in the resume your undergraduate and/or graduate degree(s) and submit your college transcripts, or a listing of your college courses that includes hours and grades.
In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:
Verification of Enrollment: Copy of all your transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U. S. educational institution. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process, but prior to appointment the official transcript(s) will be required.
Letter from your accredited U. S. educational institution that verifies/reflects: (1) the degree/diploma/certificate program in which you are enrolled; (2) you are enrolled at least half-time (as defined by the educational institution), and (3) your anticipated graduation date. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution, See Foreign Education.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are entitled to veteran’s preference, you should indicate the level of veteran’s preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veteran’s preference entitlement will be adjudicated (verified) by the employing agency using the documents you provide. You may request copies of your DD-214 by calling 1-800-827-1000 or TDD# 800-829-4833 or online at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/.
For 5-point veteran’s preference, you must provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
For 10-point veteran’s preference, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15 (Application for 10-point Veterans Preference), a DD-214 showing character of service, and the required documentation.
Certification In Lieu of DD-214: Active duty service members claiming veteran’s preference may submit a ‘certification’ when applying for Federal jobs (Chapter 21 of Title 5 U. S. C Section 2108a). The ‘certification’ is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Prior to appointment, agencies must verify the service member is eligible for veteran’s preference in accordance with 5 U. S. C. 2108, unless the service member is appointed under the provisions of 5 U. S. C. 5534a, Dual employment and pay during terminal leave from uniformed services.
For more information on which type of preference is applicable please visit the VetGuide.
You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile.
AUTO-REQUESTED FAX: Allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume.
UPLOADING DOCUMENTS: Instead of faxing your documents you may use the uploading procedures through Applicant Manager. Do not use both options.
Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
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 receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items: (1) Your resume; (2) Your responses to the Assessment/Job-Related Questions; and (3) Applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
Click on the button "Apply Online" and login to MY USAJOBS.
If you have not already registered with USAJOBS, the system will require you to create a user name and password, complete a questionnaire and upload, paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.
If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login information, select the "Did you forget your username and/or password" link from the right side menu.
Your application package, including required documentation, must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement.
If you need assistance in applying online, please contact the Human Resources Office at: 503-808-6242 or email: amalray@blm.gov. If applying online poses a hardship for you (i.e., you do not have access to the Internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.
You will be notified as to the status of your application as the eligibility and qualification review process is conducted. You may also check the status of your application by viewing your MY USAJOBS account.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/560299600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join the team as a Student Trainee (Land Survey).
The BLM manages more land - 245 million surface acres - than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western States, including Alaska. The BLM, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
