Field Hydrographic Survey Specialist

US Army Corps of Engineers

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a field hydrographic survey specialist to conduct surveys using single and multi-beam sonar, edit data, and deliver contour maps and volume calculations. The role requires operating survey equipment and developing procedures with new technologies, while coordinating with engineers and project managers to define survey scope.

Candidates should have specialized experience in geodetic/hydrographic surveying and may meet qualifications via graduate-level

Qualifications

GS 08 Specialized Experience: technical support for geodetic, land, or hydrographic surveying operations, applying CAD/GIS to deliverables.
Education Substitution: 27 semester hours of graduate-level education in surveying/engineering/related field.
Combination Education and Experience: mix of specialized experience and graduate study with percentage calculation required.

Responsibilities

Serve as field expert for hydrographic survey operations.
Collect and edit single/multi beam data; deliver contours, mapping, and volume computations.
Operate and maintain hydrographic survey equipment; develop procedures using emerging tech.
Coordinate with supervisors and engineers to determine survey requirements.