- Position Title
- Land Surveyor
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1549-YOSE-22-11452119-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 11, 2022 to Monday, April 25, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
As part of the official duties of this position, the incumbent is required to operate a Government vehicle. As such, applicants are required to have a valid State-issued Driver's License prior to the closing date of the job announcement.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
2.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Land Surveyor, GS-1373-12, position with the National Park Service, Yosemite National Park.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic education requirements for a Land Surveyor, GS-1373.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirement for a Land Surveyor, GS-1373-12 position.
Surveying
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, narratives, and other relevant documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Perform topographic, construction, cadastral, and other land surveys using a total station.
4.
Operate survey equipment including theodolite, levels, electronic measuring devices and other equipment to measure distances, horizontal angles and elevations.
5.
Determine and plot locations of facilities, structures, or boundaries using accepted land surveying techniques.
6.
Apply boundary control and legal principles as they apply to cadastral surveying and mapping, including understanding of boundary legal descriptions and the ability to produce legal descriptions.
7.
Purchase and properly store, maintain, and calibrate a variety of surveying tools and equipment such as rod and level, theodolite, total station, and GPS receivers.
Data Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Maintain complete, accurate, searchable records of survey files, as-built construction drawings, and other spatial data products.
9.
Use as-built drawings, survey data, and other sources to update digital infrastructure base maps.
10.
Research historical records and consult with other entities to obtain record information of previous surveys and title information which could affect the location of property lines.
11.
Develop and maintain GIS databases ensuring quality and accuracy of data and metadata.
12.
Implement data management practices to ensure data quality and security in a networked office environment.
Cartography
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Produce topographic maps based on various sources, including survey data, GPS/GNSS data, remote sensing data, and information obtained from historical maps and drawings.
14.
Apply concepts of datums and coordinate systems to accurately georeference data and perform geographic transformations to change projections.
15.
Create maps to the scale and accuracy required, and clearly represent thematic data according to accepted cartographic standards, to effectively communicate the information requested.
16.
Prepare survey drawings and maps for construction projects.
Project Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Prepare scopes of work detailing general specifications, procedures, and standards for survey and mapping related tasks to be performed by consultants and contractors.
18.
Prepare cost estimates for survey and mapping related work to be performed by consultants and contractors.
19.
Review survey data and submitted work products produced by others for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with requirements.
20.
Conduct field inspections to ensure the quality of work performed by other surveyors.
21.
Direct the planning, organizing, and coordinating of survey functions related to design and construction of facilities.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Determine appropriate methodology and parameters for surveying and mapping requests based on end product use and cost constraints.
23.
Develop and revise procedures, manuals, technical standards, and guidelines for land surveying and maintenance of geospatial data.
24.
Prepare technical information and deliver to a variety of audiences via written reports and oral presentations.
25.
Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies; other surveyors; and private landowners to effectively manage land survey issues.
26.
Analyze historical records and survey field data to make boundary determinations and provide interpretations related to surveys, field notes, sketches, parcel maps, and title documents.
Technology Application
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
27.
Prepare maps and drawings of existing conditions and topography using AutoCAD or other computer-aided drafting and design software.
28.
Use ArcGIS, ArcPro, or other GIS mapping software to create and edit geospatial data.
29.
Use appropriate export and import tools to incorporate AutoCAD data into GIS mapping software and vice versa.
30.
Use Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers to perform geodetic surveys.
31.
Use Microsoft Office applications or similar software to create and format documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and graphs.