Survey Technician

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Hydrographic Survey Technician to conduct hydrographic surveys with multi-beam and single-beam sonar, process data, and present results to end users. The position is at the full performance level GS-11, with telework eligibility.

The role requires foreign education evaluation for equivalency to U.S. programs; applications close on 2026-11-17. The posted pay range is $57,777 to $100,380 per year.

Qualifications

• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by a recognized organization to be considered equivalent to U.S. education.
• Salary posted: $57,777–$100,380 per year.
• This position is telework eligible.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

About the Position: Serves as a Hydrographic Survey Technician responsible for conducting hydrographic surveys utilizing multi beam and single beam sonar equipment, processing collected data, and presenting data in the required formats for delivery to end users. This position is located in Pittsburgh, PA

Key Responsibilities

The below duties are at the full performance level of the GS -11. The lower grades perform developmental assignments under closer than normal supervision. Assignments become progressively more difficult until the next performance level is reached.

Requirements & Education

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $57777 – $100380/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.