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Position Title
Land Surveyor (BILS)
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
AZDE-22-11519433-MWH Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 to Wednesday, July 6, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Land Surveyor position with the Bureau of Land Management. We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
1. I meet the Basic Requirements because:
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2. I qualify for the GS-13 grade level because:
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3. Indicate the statement that best describes your experience in performing title research and analyzing title documents.
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4. From the following list, please identify the types of written and/or legal documents pertaining to cadastral surveys that you have experience in preparing. (Choose all that apply)
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
5. Select the statement that best describes your experience with cadastral disciplines including cadastral standards, land surveying procedures, and legal land descriptions.
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6. Select the statement that best describes your experience with ensuring survey work is conducted in accordance with Public Land Laws, Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA) decisions, Interior Board of
Indian Appeals (IBIA), and other relevant regulations and laws.
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7. Select the statement that best describes your experience in analyzing land record information to determine its significance to a boundary or corner.
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8. From the following list, please identify the groups or individuals that you have met with to discuss boundary survey issues. (Choose all that apply)
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9. Indicate the tasks you perform related to compilation of survey data for graphic presentation: (Choose all that apply)
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10. Select the statement that best describes your ability and experience to effectively communicate orally.
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11. Select the statement that best describes your ability to communicate with governmental organizations and members of the professional survey community.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
12. When faced with tight deadlines, changing priorities and conflicting responsibility, which of the following best describes your work style.
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13. Indicate the statement that best describes your experience in working with a budget.
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14. Select the following statement that best describes your ability and experience to communicate effectively in writing.
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15. Select the statement that best describes your experience in planning, leading, and conducting resurveys of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS).
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16. Which of the following land surveying functions have you performed while conducting a boundary survey? (Choose all that apply)
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17. Indicate all the following software programs you have used to compute and display survey coordinate data. (Choose all that apply)
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18. Identify the technical cadastral survey plat drafting work you have performed. (Choose all that apply)
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19. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
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20. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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