Survey Technician.

US Army Corps of Engineers; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans is seeking a field survey technician to provide field surveys, troubleshoot systems, and interface with internal and external stakeholders.

The role involves developing scopes of work, estimating level of effort for surveys, scheduling field work, organizing survey data, and delivering data processing, QC checks, mapping, and metadata to support project needs.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience on a survey team or with GPS/RTK/other survey equipment.
• Education: bachelor’s degree in surveying/engineering/related field or equivalent.
• Combination of Education and Experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Provide field surveys and troubleshoot systems/equipment.
• Develop scopes of work and estimate level of effort to collect surveys.
• Schedule field work and organize/maintain survey related data.
• Produce survey data processing, QC checks, mapping, modeling, and metadata.

Skills

Survey field equipment (GPS/RTK)

UAS/LIDAR survey

Data review & quality control

Scope of work estimation

Project coordination

GPS

RTK

UAS

LIDAR

Education

Bachelor's degree in surveying/engineering/industrial tech

Tools

GPS

RTK

UAS

LIDAR

Job description

Duties

• Provide field surveys, troubleshoot systems/equipment and a variety of complex problems, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop scopes of work and estimate level of effort to collect surveys, schedule field work, organize/maintain survey related data.
• Utilize analytical and diagnostic techniques, qualitative and quantitative techniques, and related emerging practices and methods to provide advice on technical services.
• Survey field conditions to obtain topographic/hydrographic information for project incorporation into plans.
• Produce and review survey data processing, survey data quality control checks, mapping, modeling, and metadata.
• Develop detailed government estimates including labor rates, hours of effort, per diem, supplies, and vehicle costs.
• Utilize historical data research, geodetic control questions, logistics, supplies, travel, standard operating procedures (SOPs), estimates, and scope of work questions to deliver field surveys.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 lbs is required.
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Boat License required to be obtained/maintained.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Pre‑employment and recurring physical exam required.
• Pre‑employment and recurring drug testing required.
• Level III certification from the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Certified Survey Technician (CST) certification program.
• Position requires the use of personally‑protective‑equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, steel‑toed boots, eye protection, and a respirator in emergencies.
• Relocation/PCS NOT authorized.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentives NOT authorized.
• See other requirements below.

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. Additional information about transcripts is

GS-5

Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service which includes meeting one of the following: 1)Work on a survey team; 2)Utilize survey equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Real Time Kinematic Systems (RTK) and/or other survey equipment; 3)Utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or other specialized systems such as Terrestrial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), etc.; 4)review survey field data for accuracy; 5)Conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms; 6) Apply knowledge of mapping and/or survey techniques; and 7)review contractor submittals and/or survey data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR Education: I have completed a full 4‑yr course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited/pre‑accredited institution (a) with major study in an appropriate field of surveying, eng., const., or industrial tech.; OR (b)that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: surveying, engineering, industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, forestry, geography, navigation, cartography, physical science, or mathematics. Transcripts must be attached.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: I have the specialized exp. as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some edu. leading to a bachelor's degree but less than required in B. I have computed the % of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying exp. by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of edu. beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. The total % must equal at least 100% to qualify.). Transcripts must be attached.

GS-6

Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes meeting two of the following: 1) Work on a survey team; 2) Utilize survey equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Real Time Kinematic Systems (RTK) and/or other survey equipment; 3) Utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or other specialized systems such as Terrestrial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), etc.; 4) Certified Survey Tech Level 1; 5) Conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms; 6) Apply knowledge of mapping and/or survey techniques; and 7)reviewing contractor submittals and/or survey data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR Education: I have successfully completed one semester (9 semester credits) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as surveying technology. Transcripts must be attached.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: I have the specialized exp. as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level edu. as described in B, but less than the required one year. I have computed the % of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the %, divide your total months of qualifying exp. by 12., divide your semester hours of graduate edu. by 18. Add the two percentages. The total % must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). Transcripts must be attached.

GS-7

Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes meeting three of the following and Certified Survey Tech Level 1: 1)Work on a survey team; 2)Utilize survey equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Real Time Kinematic Systems (RTK) and/or other survey equipment; 3)Utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or other specialized systems such as Terrestrial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), etc.; 4)Certified Survey Tech Level 1; 5)Conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms; 6)Apply knowledge of mapping and/or survey techniques; and 7)reviewing contractor submittals and/or survey data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

OR Education: I have successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as surveying technology. Transcripts must be attached.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: I have the specialized exp. as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level edu. as described in B, but less than the required one year. I have computed the % of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the %, divide your total months of exp. by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total % must equal at least 100% to qualify.). Transcripts must be attached.

GS-8

Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes four of the following and Certified Survey Tech Level 1: 1)Work on a survey team; 2)Utilize survey equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Real Time Kinematic Systems (RTK) and/or other survey equipment; 3)Utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or other specialized systems such as Terrestrial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), etc.; 4)Certified Survey Tech Level 1; 5) Conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms; 6)Apply knowledge of mapping and/or survey techniques; and 7)reviewing contractor submittals and/or survey data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR Education: I have successfully completed one and a half years (i.e., 27 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as surveying technology. Transcripts must be attached.

OR Education

Combination of Education and Experience: I have the specialized exp. as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level edu. as described in B, but less than the required one and a half years. I have computed the % of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying exp. by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate edu. beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. The total % must equal at least 100% to qualify.). Transcripts must be attached.

GS-9

Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service which includes five of the following and Certified Survey Tech Level 2: 1)Work on a survey team; 2)Utilize survey equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Real Time Kinematic Systems (RTK) and/or other survey equipment; 3)Utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or other specialized systems such as Terrestrial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), etc.; 4)Certified Survey Tech Level 1; 5) Conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms; 6)Apply knowledge of mapping and/or survey techniques; and 7)reviewing contractor submittals and/or survey data. This definition of specialized exp. is typical of work performed at the lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

OR Education: I have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or full years of progressively higher-level graduate edu. leading to such a degree; only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. Transcripts must be attached.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: I have the specialized exp. as described in A, but less than one year; and I have more than one year but less than the required edu. in B. I have computed the % of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying exp. by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate by 18. Add the two percentages. The total % must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Transcripts must be attached.

GS-10

Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized exp. equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes meeting six of the following and Certified Survey Tech Level 2: 1)Work on a survey team; 2)Utilize survey equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Real Time Kinematic Systems (RTK) and/or other survey equipment; 3)Utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or other specialized systems such as Terrestrial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), etc.; 4)Certified Survey Tech Level 1; 5)Conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms; 6)Apply knowledge of mapping and/or survey techniques; and 7)reviewing contractor submittals and/or survey data. This definition of specialized exp. is typical of work performed at the lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

OR Education: I have one year of education above a master's degree leading towards a Ph.D. or equivalent leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. Transcripts must be attached.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: I have the specialized exp. as described in A, but less than one year; and I have more than one year but less than the required edu. in B. I have computed the % of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying exp. by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate by 18. Add the two percentages. The total % must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Transcripts must be attached.

GS-11

Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized exp. equivalent to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service which includes meeting all of the following and Certified Survey Tech Level 3: 1)Work on a survey team; 2)Utilize survey equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Real Time Kinematic Systems (RTK) and/or other survey equipment; 3) Utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and/or other specialized systems such as Terrestrial Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), etc.; 4) Certified Survey Tech Level 1; 5)Conducting various types of field surveys utilizing multiple equipment platforms; 6)Apply knowledge of mapping and/or survey techniques; and 7)reviewing contractor submittals and/or survey data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

OR Education: I have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate edu. leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, related to position. Transcripts must be attached.

OR Combination of Education and experience: I have a combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed % of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the % of the requirements, divide your total months of exp. by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Transcripts must be attached.

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

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 Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) 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.

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.