Survey Technician

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Vidalia, LA

About The Position

The Survey Technician conducts various types of field surveys using multiple equipment platforms, processes collected data, and presents data in required formats for delivery to end users. The role involves troubleshooting systems and equipment, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, planning and scheduling fieldwork, and maintaining survey-related information. The technician also provides technical advice using analytical, diagnostic, qualitative, and quantitative methods, and produces and reviews survey data, quality-control checks, mapping, models, and metadata. The position requires fieldwork to obtain topographic and hydrographic information for project plans. It also includes developing scopes of work and estimates of effort and cost, including labor, per diem, supplies, and vehicle expenses. Work draws on historical data, geodetic control, logistics, travel planning, supplies, and standard operating procedures. The announcement lists multiple possible grade levels, GS-5 through GS-11, with qualifications that vary by grade.

Requirements

Meet the specialized-experience, education, or combined education-and-experience qualification pathway for at least one of the listed GS grades (GS-5 through GS-11); requirements vary by grade.
For GS-5 specialized experience: one year equivalent to GS-4, including at least one listed survey-related activity, such as working on a survey team, using survey equipment, reviewing field data, conducting field surveys, applying mapping or survey techniques, or reviewing contractor submittals or survey data.
For GS-6 through GS-11 specialized-experience pathways: one year at the next lower grade, with the number of listed survey-related activities and CST certification level specified for the grade.
Education may qualify in lieu of experience at specified grades; applicable education includes a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or qualifying graduate-level education directly related to the position. Transcripts are required when qualifying based on education.
A valid driver's license is required.
Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Boat License.
Level III certification from the National Society of Professional Surveyors Certified Survey Technician (CST) certification program is required.
Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.
Pre-employment and recurring physical examinations are required.
Pre-employment and recurring drug testing are required.
Must use personal protective equipment such as hard hats, steel-toed boots, eye protection, and a respirator in emergencies.
Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.
Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
Applicants born male after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
A one-year probationary period is required.
Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as described in the announcement.

Responsibilities

Conduct field surveys using multiple equipment platforms and process collected data for delivery to end users.
Troubleshoot survey systems, equipment, and complex problems while interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop scopes of work, estimate the effort required to collect surveys, schedule fieldwork, and organize and maintain survey-related data.
Use analytical and diagnostic techniques, qualitative and quantitative methods, and emerging practices to advise on technical services.
Survey field conditions to obtain topographic and hydrographic information for incorporation into project plans.
Produce and review survey data processing, quality-control checks, mapping, modeling, and metadata.
Develop detailed government estimates covering labor rates, effort hours, per diem, supplies, and vehicle costs.
Use historical data research, geodetic control information, logistics, supplies, travel, standard operating procedures, estimates, and scope-of-work information to deliver field surveys.