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Position Title
Survey Technician
Agency
Forest Service
Announcement Number
23-R4OCR-0817-SURV-4-5-6DP Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 31, 2023 to Friday, March 8, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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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.

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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.
 
 
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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?
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information described above, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (Official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). (limit characters)
1. From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the minimum qualification requirement for the Survey Technician position, GS-0817-04. Please select only one response.
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2. From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Survey Technician, GS-0817-05. Please select only one response.
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3. From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the Survey Technician, GS-0817-06 position. Please select only one response.
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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 and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Use simple hand instruments such as hand levels and compasses to collect land survey data.
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5. Measure uncomplicated surveys, resolving technical problems.
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6. Determine angles, distances and differences in elevation between stations.
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7. Assist in performing basic surveys, such as location, right-of-way and property surveys for a segment or portion of a project.
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8. Record and measure survey data through use of manual and electronic recording and measuring devices.
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9. Operate transit, theodolites, levels, distance measuring and positioning equipment and other instruments used on land surveys.
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10. Utilize a variety of surveying related equipment and GPS equipment to perform surveys.
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11. Perform assignments in estimating distance and sketching to compose brief notes.
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12. Perform computations involving geometry and/or trigonometry.
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13. Use of word processing and spreadsheet programs.
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14. Use of word processing and spreadsheet programs to write reports or track data.
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15. Recognize and report errors, inconsistencies and other deficiencies in technical data.
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16. Compile survey associated documents and reports.
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17. 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.
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18. I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
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