- Position Title
- Survey Technician
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 22-EHT-LND-FS5129-567DP9-KP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, August 5, 2022 to Monday, August 15, 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?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Please indicate which region. Click here to view each region or national office staff name to see the different locations within the Forest Service. To see where each position is being filled, click here.
NOTE: Your response(s) to this question does not guarantee where you will be placed, if selected. Selectees may be appointed to any of the Region/Station/Area listed.
NOTE: Your response(s) to this question does not guarantee where you will be placed, if selected. Selectees may be appointed to any of the Region/Station/Area listed.
3.
Please enter at least 3 references below. Include first and last name, phone number and email address.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the experience needed to qualify for this position.
For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application, as well as information provided by your references. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
Select the statement that best reflects your experience and/or education for the Survey Technician position at the GS-05 grade level. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume. Transcripts must be provided for experience based on education.
2.
Select the statement that best reflects your experience and/or education for the Survey Technician position at the GS-06 grade level. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume. Transcripts must be provided for experience based on education.
3.
Select the statement that best reflects your experience and/or education for the Survey Technician position at the GS-07 grade level. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume. Transcripts must be provided for experience based on education.
4.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. 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.
5.
Under supervision of higher-grade employees, conduct simple traverse surveys using manual instruments and simple land survey instruments.
6.
Operate transits, theodolites, levels, electronic distance measuring devices, and/or other instruments used in land surveying.
7.
Under supervision of higher-grade employees, conduct property line surveys or assist with road location.
8.
Under supervision of higher-grade employees, determine angles, distances, and differences in elevation between stations.
9.
Conduct measurements from known points and between benchmarks of known elevation.
10.
Utilize a variety of surveying instruments and GPS equipment to collect land survey data.
11.
Assist in performing basic surveys, such as location, right-of-way, and property surveys for a segment or portion of a project.
12.
Under supervision of higher-grade employees, establish working base lines and reference elevations for detailed surveys.
13.
Assist with identifying or verifying corners by inspection, testimony of landowners, and comparison with references or by survey using original and resurvey recorded data.
14.
Apply knowledge of basic mathematics and simple geometry to record and calculate land survey data.
15.
Apply use of a calculator and/or computer programs to calculate and/or manipulate land survey data.
16.
Assist with applying appropriate technical guidelines, such as land surveying statutes, organizational regulations or directives, surveying manuals and handbooks, and/or project work plans to complete assignments.
17.
Under supervision of higher-grade employees, interpret and examine field situations in order to apply best methods and approaches in executing land survey related work.
18.
Measure uncomplicated land surveys, resolving technical problems.
19.
Use arithmetic processes to make manual computations of a varying degree of difficulty and involving a range of manipulations.
20.
Apply measurements to establish basic horizontal and vertical controls.
21.
Apply skill in math to analyze field data, appraise products, and prepare reports and records.
22.
Record basic land surveying data.
23.
Create sketches of topography and other physical features.
24.
Recognize and report errors, inconsistencies, and other deficiencies in technical data.
25.
Assist with preparing reports and associated documents based on knowledge of surveying methods and procedures.
26.
Compile topographic map, survey plats, and other related information.
27.
Under the supervision of higher-graded employees, use appropriate land surveying equipment and techniques to obtain and document all details and information pertinent to an assignment.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your supporting documentation, are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take an opportunity to review your responses for their accuracy.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
28.
I certify I have read the announcement and have attached all supporting documents as required.
29.
Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that failure to submit all required, legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement may result in loss of consideration?
30.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.