- Position Title
- Land Surveyor
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- BLM-NM-23-11743177-DE-OPM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 19, 2022 to Tuesday, January 10, 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.
BLM Shared Certificates
1.
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.
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 the position. Choose the response that best represents your education, experience, and training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume, transcripts, or application and information provided by your references.
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From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your Education, Combination of Education and Experience, and/or Registration as it relates to meeting the BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT for the GS-1373 Series.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE to perform the duties of the Land Surveyor GS-1373-12 in order to meet the ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Plan, lead, and conduct resurveys of the Public Land Survey System.
4.
Use survey equipment required to conduct original surveys or dependent resurveys.
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Extensive experience with cadastral disciplines including cadastral data standards, land surveying procedures, and legal land descriptions.
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Perform boundary surveys using the followings software; CMM, AutoCAD, Trimble, and Avenza Maps.
7.
Perform land surveying functions during a boundary survey that includes recovering original GLO corners, resurvey of section lines, and re-establishing lost or obligated corners.
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Knowledge of (GCDB), CadNSDI, and GIS processes that include experience with using GCDB coordinates with the latest ArcGIS Pro software for analysis.
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Use software programs (i.e., GMM, AutoCAD, ArcGIS Pro, Carlson Survey, and CAPD) to compute and display survey data.
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Compute survey data for graphic presentation.
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Analyze and abstract survey data obtained from survey plats, master title plats, survey index, quad maps, and field notes to draw relationship diagrams.
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Compute geographic coordinates of Public Land Survey corners by using software programs to perform survey closures, adjustments and create, combine and/or store files in a data base environment.
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Apply specialized cadastral survey procedures as part of your job to include reviews of BLM plats and notes for technical sufficiency.
14.
Produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies with timely and effective decisions.
15.
Effectively communicates orally with other staff and resource specialists.
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Prepare written and/or legal documents pertaining to cadastral surveys.
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Experienced with cadastral disciplines including cadastral standards, land surveying procedures, and legal land descriptions.
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Proficient in cadastral survey plat drafting work.
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Perform effectively under pressure while dealing with tight deadlines and conflicting priorities.
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Analyzing land record information to determine its significance to a boundary or corner.
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Communicate with Tribal organizations and members of the professional survey community.
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.