Land Surveyor, GS-1373-7/9/11/12 (26894)

Position Overview

Engineering and Construction Division; Design Branch; Geospatial Section

The Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers helps manage local water resources for navigation, flood damage reduction, disaster assistance, hydroelectric power generation, and other natural and heritage areas.

DUTIES

• Plan and perform on-site surveys which include walking and carrying objects for prolonged periods of time over rough, uneven mountainous terrain, and steep slopes.

• Plan and participate in full range of Land Surveying duties in connection with planning, design, and construction.

• Perform all office computations and direct survey layouts, hydrographic chart making, and topographic mapping for the District.

• Plan and prepare contract specifications and Government estimates.

• Plan and participate in the presentation or selection process leading up to contract award.

• Verify contractor survey techniques and project conditions for quality assurance.

• Review incoming field survey material for accuracy and compliance.

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
• You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts with your application package or proof of alternate Basic Requirements listed in this announcement.
• Senior Land Surveyor, GS-12, will be required to obtain or maintain Land Surveyor License within 12-months of appointment/promotion.
• Must be able to personally carry land surveying equipment up and down steep embankments and over rough terrain in fair and inclement weather.

QUALIFICATIONS

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

EDUCATION

Minimum Education Requirement:

Basic Requirement for Land Surveyor:

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in land surveying; or civil engineering with a surveying option/emphasis. The civil engineering major must have included at least 6 semester hours of surveying, 3 semester hours of land law, and 21 additional semester hours in any combination of the following: surveying, photogrammetry, geodetic surveying, geodesy, route surveying, remote sensing, cartography, survey astronomy, land information systems, computer-aided mapping, aerial photo interpretation, and survey analysis and adjustments.

OR

Registration: The basic requirements for this series may be fully satisfied by a current registration as a land surveyor in a State, territory, or the District of Columbia obtained by written examination. Such registration must have been obtained under conditions outlined in the National Council of Engineering Examiners (NCEE) Unified Model Law for Registration of Surveyors. Applicants wishing to be considered under this provision must show evidence of registration based on successful completion of the written examinations. Registrations granted prior to adoption of a registration law with qualification requirements equivalent to the NCEE Model Law by the State, territory, or District of Columbia are not acceptable under this option. To be considered equivalent to the NCEE Model law, registration laws must include the four options listed within the NCEE Unified Model Law in the section specifying "General Requirements for Registration" as a Professional Land Surveyor.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Experience Requirement:

GS-7 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in at least 2 of the following areas: (1) topographic surveying, (2) bathymetric surveying, (3) mapping, (4) mathematical computations, (5) assist with marking, investigation, and reestablishment of land and property boundaries, and (6) provide input for plats and legal descriptions for tracts of land. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). (Document in resume).

OR

Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:

(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR

(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR

(3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achshonor.org/).

GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in at least 3 of the following areas: (1) topographic surveying, (2) bathymetric surveying, (3) mapping, (4) mathematical computations, (5) assist with marking, investigation, and reestablishment of land and property boundaries, and (6) provide input for plats and legal descriptions for tracts of land. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). (Document in resume).

OR

Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in at least 4 of the following areas: (1) topographic surveying, (2) bathymetric surveying, (3) mapping, (4) mathematical computations, (5) assist with marking, investigation, and reestablishment of land and property boundaries, and (6) provide input for plats and legal descriptions for tracts of land. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). (Document in resume).

OR

Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience at least 5 of the following areas: (1) topographic surveying, (2) bathymetric surveying, (3) mapping, (4) mathematical computations, (5) marking, investigation, and reestablishment of land and property boundaries, and (6) providing for plans/plats and legal descriptions for tracts of land. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 or above). (Document in resume).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (PST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (PST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement/requisition.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Salary Range: $49,960 - $115,213
• Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.
• Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade.
• 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. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• The incumbent is required to file an annual OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government. Subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ (https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/) for more information.
• This position is eligible for situational telework.
• This position is covered under the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) Bargaining Unit.