- Position Title
- Land Surveyor
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R2-23-12107605-JL-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 14, 2023 to Friday, October 27, 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:
• 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.
If yes, confirm:
• 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:
• 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.
• 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.
4.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Basic Requirement
For each question, 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 provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Basic Requirement
Minimum Qualification
2.
Minimum Qualification for GS-11
3.
Minimum Qualification for GS-12
Knowledge of the principles, concepts, statutes, laws, policies and practices of land surveying and mapping, including underlying mathematical and physical science in order to perform, or contract boundary surveys of land, coordinate projects, and evaluate contractor's suitability and performance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Perform boundary surveys on parcels of land.
5.
Prepare and review survey plats.
6.
Prepare legal land descriptions and sketch plats/exhibit maps.
7.
Review land survey drawings for conformance to specifications.
Written communication skills.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Review survey plats, reports, memos, and legal descriptions and provide clear and concise written feedback and recommendations via email or other form of written communication.
9.
Communicate land survey results in writing to produce reports and legal descriptions.
10.
Develop and write survey contract portions detailing general specifications, procedures, and standards for surveying tasks.
Skill in the use of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), high-precision optical survey equipment, and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) surveying procedures in order to collect geospatial data.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Prepare or update specialized or technical maps, drawings, sketches, or illustrations.
12.
Use of land surveying computer software (e.g., COGO, CAD).
13.
Import and export land survey data to Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Ability to solve and/or reconcile land survey issues in order to coordinate with contractors, local surveyors, and state and federal agencies.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Research and interpret complex land and survey records sufficient to recognize and solve conflicts between records.
15.
Maintains and automates survey and land ownership records.
16.
Resolve land survey issues with inconclusive or conflicting data.
Skill in verbal communication.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Provide survey and land ownership information to field stations, Regional Office staff and the public at large.
18.
Negotiate due dates, cost, and/or methods of accomplishment.
19.
Communicate technological applications information with persons in the surveying profession, e.g. professional societies, State Boards of Registration, surveyors in private practice or with other Federal agencies.
20.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.