- Position Title
- Survey Technician
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- AKTemp-25-12660347-ALT Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025 to Monday, March 31, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
3.
My resume contains the beginning and ending dates (month/year to month/year), hours per week, and grade level (if federal service) for each period of work experience/employment. I understand failure to adequately include this information may affect my qualification determination for this announcement.
4.
Are you willing and able to carry and use a firearm OR bear repellant spray for protection from bears and other dangerous animals? Note: You are prohibited from carrying a firearm if you currently have charges pending for or you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications for Surveying Technician
1.
From the description below, choose the one letter next to the statement that describes how you meet the qualification requirements of a Surveying Technician, GS-04. Select only one letter.
2.
From the description below, choose the one letter next to the statement that describes how you meet the qualification requirements of a Surveying Technician, GS-05. Select only one letter.
Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning - Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly; solves practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques such as formulas and percentages
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Record complete and detailed survey line notes and corner descriptions.
4.
Set-up and input data electronically into electronic data collectors.
5.
Perform fundamental trigonometry and algebra calculations.
6.
Reduce angles and distances between points.
7.
Perform orienteering with magnetic hand compass and topographic maps.
Data Management - Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and tools of data management, such as modeling techniques, data backup, data recovery, data dictionaries, data warehousing, data mining, data disposal, and data standardization processes
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Extract data from data collectors.
9.
Compute latitudes and departures (coordinates) between points.
10.
Compute closures in the field with a handheld calculator.
11.
Compute inverses and search positions for lost corners.
12.
Calculate lost corner positions utilizing proportionate measurement.
Surveying - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods used in the measurement or determination of land boundaries, distances, elevations, areas, angles, and other features of the earth's surface.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Perform simple traverses utilizing compass and tape.
14.
Operate a transit or theodolite and obtain horizontal and vertical angles.
15.
Utilize electronic distance measuring instruments. (EDMI)
16.
Utilize electronic data collection with conventional survey instruments.
17.
Utilize total stations and record the data manually.
Geography- Knowledge of geographical locations, their relationships and characteristics.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Use GPS static relative positioning techniques.
19.
Use GPS real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning techniques.
20.
Collect GPS data.
21.
Use GPS for staking out points.
22.
Reduce GPS data resulting in valid coordinates.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
23.
The work of this position is logistically challenging and includes working around aircraft in unprepared landing areas, operating ATVs in rugged terrain, and operating motorized watercraft on rivers and/or the ocean. Are you willing and able to work around aircraft in unprepared landing areas, operate ATVs in rugged terrain, and operate motorized watercraft on rivers and/or the ocean?
24.
Do you possess a valid state driver's license?
25.
The work of this position is often physically challenging and involves extensive travel by foot on remote rugged terrain and carrying equipment up to 50 pounds. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions?
26.
The work occurs in remote areas of Alaska, and one may be without other human contact or voice communications for periods of up to 6 weeks. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions?
27.
Are you willing and able to travel by scheduled or chartered government aircraft (helicopter and fixed wing) to various locations within Alaska?
28.
This position may require working overtime in the evenings or on weekends. Are you willing and able to work an average of 10 hours per day and 6 days per week, including holidays?
29.
I have had training in defensive driving.
30.
I have had training in aid to victims (i.e., First Aid, CPR, Wilderness First Aid, etc.).
31.
I have had training in safe use of firearms.
32.
I have had training in bear safety.
33.
I have had training in motorized watercraft (boat) operation and safety.
34.
I have had training in all-terrain vehicle (ATV) operation and safety.
35.
I have had training in aircraft safety.
36.
I have had training in tree felling safety.
37.
I have had training in chainsaw operation and safety.
38.
More than one position may be filled from this announcement, at the discretion of Federal hiring officials. Department of the Interior may share the list of eligible candidates with other Federal agencies/departments, authorized to appoint new employees under the same hiring procedures if the position is in the same: job series, grade level, promotion potential, and in the same geographic locations (including the same metro/commuting area).
39.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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 an 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 my not being considered for this position.