Survey Technician (Hydrographic).

US Army Corps of Engineers; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a hydrographic survey professional in Mississippi to support dredging operations and survey data processing. You will work with CADD, HYPACK and GIS tools on vessel-based surveys and map development, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

To qualify, you will perform survey tasks, process hydrographic data, and act as the field expert on hardware and software aboard government-owned dredges. Travel and lifting requirements apply as listed in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying principles and practice.
• Ability to operate surveying software and hardware.
• Familiarity with hydrographic survey data and processing.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CADD, HYPACK, GIS and related software on survey work.
• Build survey files, compute coordinates, apply water datum and offsets.
• Process hydrographic survey data and develop maps from surveys.
• Serve as field expert on hardware and software aboard dredges.
• Oversee dredging operations, disposal activities and survey quality.

Skills

Surveying

CADD

HYPACK

GIS

GPS equipment

Tools

CADD

HYPACK

GIS

Job description

• Utilize Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), HYPACK, Geographic Information System (GIS), and other software technology.
• Perform a variety of duties from building survey files, calculating coordinates, applying appropriate water datum, calibration of survey systems, and entering all necessary parameters and offsets into the various systems on board the survey vessel.
• Process hydrographic survey data.
• Serves as the field expert on hardware and software systems.
• Develop maps from survey data by using various software programs.
• Serves as the government representative and quality assurance inspector aboard government owned and contractor-operated dredges.
• Monitors dredging operations, disposal activities, and hydrographic survey processes to ensure compliance.

Duties

• Utilize Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), HYPACK, Geographic Information System (GIS), and other software technology.
• Perform a variety of duties from building survey files, calculating coordinates, applying appropriate water datum, calibration of survey systems, and entering all necessary parameters and offsets into the various systems on board the survey vessel.
• Process hydrographic survey data.
• Serves as the field expert on hardware and software systems.
• Develop maps from survey data by using various software programs.
• Serves as the government representative and quality assurance inspector aboard government owned and contractor-operated dredges.
• Monitors dredging operations, disposal activities, and hydrographic survey processes to ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position may be subject to a one-year probationary period.
• Incumbent may be required to travel (TDY) up to 30%.
• This position required lifting of at least 40lbs.
• Must obtain and maintain a Corps issued Class A vessel operator license.
• Must obtain and maintain a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) state-issued boater's license.
• Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• 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
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience for GS-07

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Applying practical knowledge of basic theories and practices of surveying; and 2) Utilizing tools and GPS related equipment to assist in surveys. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06)

Specialized Experience for GS-08

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting in performing basic surveys; 2) Processing data through hydrographic survey technology; and 3) Utilizing tools and GPS related equipment to assist in surveys. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07)

Specialized Experience for GS-09

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1)Assisting in performing basic surveys; 2)Assisting in processing single beam, multibeam, side scan sonar, and other high precision survey data; and 3) Performing setup and maintenance repair of survey equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08)

Specialized Experience for GS-10

One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Conducting pre and post dredging surveys; 2) Compiling field survey data for use in reports; and 3) Experience in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), Geographic Information System (GIS), or other similar software technology. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09)

Specialized Experience for GS-11

One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Producing maps, charts, drawings, and documents; 2) Collecting and processing single beam, multibeam, side scan and other high precision survey data; 3) Experience in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), Geographic Information System (GIS), or other similar software technology; and 4) Coordinating survey efforts between other organizations or government agencies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10)

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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-06 for GS-07; GS-07 for GS-08; GS-08 for GS-09; GS-09 for GS-10; GS-10 for GS-11 ).

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) Construction, Engineering, and Infrastructure Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access is required.
• 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.
• This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• All qualification requirements must be met by closing date of this announcement.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• Management may select at any of the grade level announced.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

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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.

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