Land Surveyor.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor to administer and supervise surveying contracts, ensuring QA and accuracy across a range of survey types including land, boundary, geodetic, and hydrographic surveys. The role involves coordinating field mapping activities with multiple districts and agencies, and serving as a Mapping Unit project coordinator on large projects.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in land surveying or Civil Engineering with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in land surveying or civil engineering with surveying option/emphasis; required coursework in surveying-related topics.
• One year of specialized experience in surveying, GIS, and mapping; supports field surveys including land, boundary, engineering, geodetic, cartographic, topographic, hydrographic, and ultra-precise alignment surveys.

Responsibilities

• Administers and supervises contracts, reviews and accepts work, and evaluates contractor performance with full technical responsibility.
• Ensures standardization of methods, procedures, and QA review of surveys.
• Maintains final responsibility for accuracy and adequacy of surveys assigned to the District.
• Coordinates field mapping activities with other Districts and agencies.
• Serves as Mapping Unit project coordinator in PMBP teams for large/diversified projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in land surveying or civil engineering with surveying option

Job description

Duties

• Administers and supervises work under the contracts, reviews and accepts completed work and evaluates contractor performance upon completion with full and final technical responsibility for contract work.
• You will ensure standardization of methods, procedures, and QA review of all A-E performed Surveys.
• You will have final responsibility for accuracy and adequacy of surveys assigned to the District.
• You will be responsible for various types of surveys to include land, boundary, engineering, geodetic, cartographic, topographic, hydrographic, and ultra-precise alignment surveys.
• You will serve as Mapping Unit project coordinator in Project Management Business Process (PMBP) teams for large and diversified projects.
• Responsible for independently scheduling, assigning, and reviewing the work of subordinate participating Section employees.
• You will coordinate field mapping activities and related functions with other Districts and county, state, and federal agencies.
• You will administer and supervise work under the contracts, reviews and accepts completed work and evaluates contractor performance upon completion with full and final technical responsibility for contract work.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess and/or be able to obtain within 1 year of start date and maintain a current registration as a as a Professional Land Surveyor in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia obtained by written examination.
• Position requires a pre-employment and periodic physical examination and/or evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance Program.
• Must possess, or ability to acquire, and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and be physically able to operate the motor vehicle without danger to self or to others.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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

Basic Education 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

Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in land surveying or civil engineering, as described in paragraph A, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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 Education Requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.

Specialized experience is defined as: one year of specialized experience providing professional, technical, and administrative expertise for surveying, GIS, and mapping activities; supporting all types of field surveys including land, boundary, engineering, geodetic, cartographic, topographic, hydrographic, and ultra-precise alignment surveys etc.; provides GIS support to include survey data integration, contractor QA. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

FOREIGN EDUCATION

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources & Construction) position. Career Program position aligned under the Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized.
• Recruitment Incentive MAY be authorized.
• Advanced In-hire MAY be authorized.
• Advanced Leave Accrual MAY be authorized.
• Student Loan Repayment MAY be authorized.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.