USA Staffing

Position Title: Survey Technician (Hydrographic)
Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number: CERK241042995845HW Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, June 6, 2024 to Thursday, June 20, 2024

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Eligibilities

1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

Preferences

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

Conditions of Employment

1. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed?

A. Yes

B. No

2. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required?

A. Yes

B. No

3. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

4. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25% of the time?

A. Yes

B. No

Assessment 1

Thank you for your interest in a Survey Technician (Hydrographic) position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Survey Technician (Hydrographic) at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Operating multiple land, airborne, and hydrographic survey and post processing software systems to process survey data from one of the following sensors: multi-beam SONAR, single-beam SONAR, and/or LiDAR. AND 2) Calculate quantities using a variety of methods and programs such as the average end area or surface to surface with computer programs. AND 3) Preparing tabulations of quantities based upon surveys taken to support preparation of plans and specifications and pay estimates.

B. My experience is not reflected in any of the above statements.

2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Survey Technician (Hydrographic) at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Operating multiple hydrographic survey hardware systems to include Z-boats, multi-beam SONAR, single-beam SONAR, and side scan SONAR. AND 2) Providing technical assistance and guidance to management and staff personnel on the application of survey specific software such as Pix4D, ContextCapture, Hypack and/or POSPac. AND 3) Calculating hydrographic and topographic survey data to complete various cartographic products using 3D data processing software suites such as Hypack, CADD, and ArcPro.

B. My experience is not reflected in any of the above statements.

3. 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. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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