SURVEY TECHNICIAN HYDROGRAPHIC

Summary

About the Position: Serve as a Hydrographic Survey Technician responsible for conducting hydrographic (and on occasion topographic) surveys utilizing multibeam and single beam equipment, processing collected data, and presenting data in the required formats for delivery to end users. This position is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

12/17/2024 to 01/06/2025

* Salary

$56,133 - $97,514 per year

GS-8 $56,133-$72,970 GS-9 $61,999-$80,598 GS-10 $68,275-$88,754 GS-11 $75,013-$97,514

* Pay scale & grade

GS 8 - 11

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Pittsburgh, PA

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

11

* Job family (Series)

* 0817 Survey Technical

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Not Required

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

* Financial disclosure

No

* Bargaining unit status

Yes

* Announcement number

RECE245#92D

* Control number

824281000

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This job is open to

* The public

U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.

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Duties

* Serve as a field expert for hydrographic survey operations to conduct a variety of surveys in diverse and potentially complex situations.

* Operate and perform minor maintenance for equipment required to perform hydrographic (multi-beam or single beam) surveys.

* Technical advisor responsible for developing new or modifying existing field data collection procedures utilizing the latest emerging technologies to develop innovative methods or procedures.

* Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of surveying methods, concepts, policies, precedents, principles and techniques related to hydrographic surveys.

* Coordinate with supervisors, managers, engineers, scientists, and other professionals to determine survey requirements and scope.

* Collect and edit single beam and multibeam data to assure accuracy by performing appropriate overlap checks and comparisons following standardized software processes of quality assurance.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

* This position requires you to be able to occasional lift 50 pounds.

* This position requires you to successfully complete a pre- employment physical.

* This position requires a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment and the ability to maintain the license for the duration of employment.

* 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 315.

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 in this document.

For GS-08: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing support with conducting hydrographic surveys; applying the application of CADD or GIS technology in the preparation of deliverables; and utilizing computers and computer applications to download and process hydrographic survey data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as surveying, engineering, construction, or industrial technology.

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.

For GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing support with the collection of hydrographic data utilizing multi-beam or single-beam sonar; processing of hydrographic data sets, providing support with performing surveys in accordance with laws and regulations, assisting in planning, scheduling, and directing various stages of a survey; and processing survey data inside a hydrographic software environment including contour creation and map preparation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

For the GS-10 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting hydrographic surveys utilizing multi-beam or single beam sonar units; providing support with conducting site visits to determine scope of project, and collecting and analyzing hydrographic survey data for adequacy based on scope of project. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

For the GS-11Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes conducting hydrographic surveys utilizing multi-beam or single beam sonar units, conducting site visits to determine scope of project, developing and maintaining standard operating procedures, and serving as liaison between customers and projects. 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 the GS-09, GS-10, and GS-11 grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

* Accountability

* Customer Ser.