- Position Title
- Survey Technician
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- OR-22-11521947-DE-FRB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 26, 2022 to Friday, March 17, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
3.
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.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
This is a career seasonal permanent position. Initial tour of duty will be full-time. Your services will not be required at certain times due to lack of work, lack of funds, weather conditions or for other reasons. During these periods you will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. It is expected that you will work at least 6 months per year, but not more than 50 weeks or 25 pay periods on a full-time basis. Are you willing to accept these conditions?
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility to be considered for this position. Choose the response that best represents your education, experience, and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. It is important to note that all your responses are subject to review and verification against the information you provided in your resume and/or supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered.
1.
From the descriptions below, please select the response that best describes your specialized experience and/or education to perform the duties of Survey Technician, GS-0817-05.
2.
From the descriptions below, please select the response that best describes your specialized experience and/or education to perform the duties of Survey Technician, GS-0817-06.
3.
From the descriptions below, please select the response that best describes your specialized experience and/or education to perform the duties of Survey Technician, GS-0817-07.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience, education and/or training carrying out each task using the scale provided. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Run traverse circuits, level lines, and triangulations from known points.
5.
Plan triangulation and benchmark networks for horizontal and vertical control.
6.
Measure angles, distances, and differences in elevation between stations.
7.
Conduct horizontal and vertical surveys using survey equipment.
8.
Measure azimuth, reference, and station marks in conducting surveys.
9.
Operate sighting instruments and electronic distance measuring equipment for conducting surveys.
10.
Operate Global Positioning System (GPS) devices in conducting surveys.
11.
Check abstracts of observations to ensure observations meet specifications.
12.
Make boundary and construction decisions from historic survey data.
13.
Make personal contact with local residents or officials to gain access to areas and/or explain the survey crew's presence on the property.
14.
Contact local surveyors to obtain available information.
15.
Make administrative arrangements for performing surveys.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, for rating you ineligible, for lowering your score, or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period, or other disciplinary action, including termination. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: understand this warning; have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
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Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position. Select the most appropriate response below.