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Position Title
Survey Technician
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
CATEMP-25-12730258-CH Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, May 15, 2025 to Friday, June 6, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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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.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please read each question carefully and select the best answer(s) that reflects your experience. (limit characters)
1. I qualify for the GS-04 grade because:
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2. I qualify for the GS-05 grade because:
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3. I qualify for the GS-6 grade because: (limit characters)
4. I qualify for the GS-7 grade because:
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5. I perform the following tasks related to surveying (select all that apply). (limit characters)
6. Identify the tasks you are responsible for that require knowledge of surveying mathematics (select all that apply): (limit characters)
7. Indicate all survey equipment that you have operated (select all that apply). (limit characters)
8. Indicate the survey technician tasks you perform related to compilation of survey data for graphic presentation: (limit characters)
9. I use topographic maps to research the following information for cadastral survey purposes: (limit characters)
10. Select the statement that best describes your education, training and/or experience performing work in elementary surveying and drafting.
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11. Select the statement that best describes your education, training and/or experience preparing plots, drafts or sketches from surveying field notes.
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12. Select the statement that best describes your experience using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in construction, land, legal location, or other surveys:
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13. Select the statement that best describes your education, training and/or experience operating simple engineering test instruments.
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14. Select the statement that best describes your education, training and/or experience testing, adjusting, and/or repairing surveying instruments.
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15. Select the statement that best describes your experience with office computer software.
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16. Select the statement that best describes your training and/or experience performing work in rough or steep terrain.
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17. Select the statement that best describes your ability to operate four wheel drive vehicles off-road. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
18. I have safely operated 4 wheel ATVs in rugged terrain (limit characters)
19. I have safely operated motor vehicles in inclement weather and over rugged terrain.

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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 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.
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