SURVEY TECHNICIAN

US Army Corps of Engineers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers in Norfolk, VA seeks a developmental survey team member to operate instruments and apply surveying techniques for collecting engineering, scientific, environmental, topographic, geodetic, oceanographic and hydrographic data for district projects. This position is developmental, with potential progression from GS-04/05 to GS-07 and salary reflecting locality pay.

The pay ranges at GS-04 and GS-05 are provided, and a 1-year probationary period may apply.

Responsibilities

• Operate surveying instruments and apply surveying techniques to acquire engineering, scientific, environmental, topographic, geodetic, oceanographic and hydrographic data.

Job description

Position Overview/Duties

About the Position: As a member of a survey team, operates instruments and applies surveying techniques involved with the acquisition of engineering, scientific, environmental, topographic, geodetic, oceanographic and hydrographic data associated with the districts missions. This is a developmental position. You may be selected for the GS-04/05 grade level. Full Performance Level is GS-07. Pay range at the GS-04 level is: $36,950- $48,038 Pay range at the GS-05 level is: $41,341 - $53,744

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Norfolk, VA

Other Conditions And Requirements

This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.