Survey Technician, GS-0817-8/9/10 (53805)

In this position you will be responsible for the day-to-day work of accomplishing conditional and pre-post dredge surveys in support of channel maintenance of navigable waterways.

Key Duties:

• Surveys are performed in support of dredge contracts, Government dredges, and published maps.
• You will serve as a field specialist on hardware and software systems used in hydrographic surveys.
• You will plan and carry out the work involved in acquisition of hydrographic survey data for channel monitoring and dredging purposes, utilizing sensitive electronic automated surveying equipment.
• You will collect and edit single beam and multibeam data to ensure accuracy by performing appropriate overlap checks and comparisons following standardized software processes of quality assurance.
• You will make minor corrections and repairs and recommends action to be taken, including replacement or sending devices to the manufacturer or contact software vendor for corrections or updates.
• You will ensure equipment is in proper working order, i.e. has equipment repaired, sent out for preventative maintenance as needed, surpluses broken or outdated equipment as needed.

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This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Minimum Education: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/survey-technical-series-0817/

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized experience at the GS-10 level is defined as: demonstrated experience utilizing specialized hardware and software for the acquisition, processing, and analysis of complex scientific or technical data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-09 level.

Specialized experience at the GS-09 level is defined as: training and/or experience in methods and practices sufficient to independently plan, carry out, and monitor projects involving the acquisition, processing, and analysis of complex scientific or technical data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-08 level.

Specialized experience at the GS-08 level is defined as: training and/or experience sufficient to assist in planning, carrying out, and monitoring projects involving the acquisition, processing, and analysis of complex scientific or technical data under close supervision or guidance.

OR
You have a master's degree or higher in a related field, or I have completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
OR
You must have less than the full amount of graduate education described "above" and less than the amount of specialized experience as described in "above," but you can have a combination of the type of graduate education described in "above" and the kind of experience described "above." When combining education and experience, first take the number of graduate-level semester credits (or equivalent) earned in excess of 18, and divide by 18 semester credits (or equivalent); then take the number of months of experience divided by 12 months; finally add the two percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

Additional Information:

Portland Pay Table: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2026/POR.pdf

Astoria/Coos Bay Pay Table (Rest of the US): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2026/RUS.pdf

Other conditions and requirements:

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a current valid state driver's license.
• Within one year of assignment to this position, must possess and maintain a license by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to operate motorboats of 26 feet or less, or applicable USCG license.
• Must possess and maintain CPR and Basic First Aid certificates or obtain said certificates within one year after appointment.
• 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 and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 60% of the time.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Management may select at any grade level.