- Position Title
- Land Surveyor
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- OR-23-DE-12074225-KF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 18, 2023 to Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current federal employee who is considered surplus or 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 your current position; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than your current position; 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 considered 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.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility and qualifications for this position. 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 or other application materials.
Basic Requirement - Applicants must meet one of the following Basic Requirements:
1.
Select one statement from the choices below that demonstrates how you meet the Basic Requirement.
Minimum Qualifications, GS-05
2.
In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, select one response below that indicates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the GS-05 grade level.
Minimum Qualifications, GS-07
3.
In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, select one response below that indicates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the GS-07 grade level.
Minimum Qualifications, GS-09
4.
In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, select one response below that indicates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the GS-09 grade level.
Minimum Qualifications, GS-11
5.
In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, select one response below that indicates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the GS-11 grade level.
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.
6.
Conduct comprehensive land surveys within the Public Land Survey System.
7.
Utilize survey equipment to conduct original surveys or dependent resurveys.
8.
Research administrative and historical records to interpret land records and legal decisions.
9.
Research survey records, land laws, and case history to execute assigned survey projects.
10.
Review land survey drawings to approved specifications.
11.
Lead small teams on minor scale survey or resurvey projects.
12.
Apply field survey methods and procedures to support the organization's day-to-day operational goals.
13.
Create project plans and/or written instructions for work assignments.
14.
Communicate land survey results, in writing, to produce reports.
15.
Prepare legal reports documenting circumstances that support survey decisions.
16.
Prepare field notes of surveys utilizing word processing software and/or electronic data collecting software.
17.
Prepare and/or edit survey plats using automated processes.
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.
18.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position. Select the most appropriate response below.