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ID #2355375
State Texas
City Baycity
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Showed 2019-05-26
Date 2019-05-26
Deadline 2019-07-25
Category Et cetera
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Survey Technician

Texas, Baycity 00000 Baycity USA

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SURVEY TECHNICIANDepartment of the ArmyU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOverview

##### Open & closing dates

05/24/2019 to 06/03/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 5 - 7

##### Salary

$38,900 to $62,644 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Bay City, TXRelocation expenses reimbursedYes You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in

accordance with agency policy.Telework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryAbout the Position: U.S. ARMY CORPOS OF ENGINEERS, GALVESTON

DISTRICT, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTIN DIVISION, NORTHERN AREA

OFFICE,, GALVESTON RESIDENT OFFICE DUTY LOCATION: BAY CITY, TXRELOCATION/RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: RELOCATION INCENTIVE OF UP TO

$5,000.00 OF SALARY MAY BE OFFERED TO SELECTEE OF THIS POSITION.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities

At the GS-05 and GS-06 level. The incumbent performs

developmental assignments under closer than normal supervision.

Assignments become progressively more difficult until the

full-performance level is reached.

As a member of a survey team, operate instruments and apply

surveying techniques involved with the real time acquisition of

engineering, scientific, environmental, topographic, geodetic,

oceanographic and hydrographic data.

The surveys collected will be used for planning, design,

construction, computing quantities and capacities for dredging

and civil work and military projects.

The Surveying Technician monitors the operation of the complex

component parts, ensure that data is properly recorded, and

oversee the safe operation and proper use of and field equipment

Member on a hydrographic survey team responsible for determining

channel depths, surveying disposal sites for dredging, surveying

burrow sites, pre-dredge and post-dredge surveys, waterway

bottom relief, identifying and locating obstructions.

Operates survey systems, side scan sonar system, and depth

recorder, that measure and records depths and configuration of

the bottom.

Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You will be expected to travel for this

position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential7

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- RequirementsConditions of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness

determination, as determined by a completed background

investigation.

Must have and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Must undergo a pre-employment physical examination and be

enrolled in the medical surveillance program that requires

periodic physical examinations.

Must obtain and maintain a USACE license for the operation of

motorboat less than 26 feet.

Incumbent is requires to travel to perform duties. Travel could

be as much as 200 days of a year.

The work requires routine lifting of equipment of up to 50

pounds; may be subjected to stressful, hazardous and physically

demanding conditions while surveying.

QualificationsRELOCATION/RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: RELOCATION INCENTIVE OF UP TO $5,000.00 OF SALARY MAY BE OFFERED TO SELECTEE OF THIS POSITION. SELECTEE MUST SIGN THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD OF SERVICE (POS) AGREEMENT BEFORE ASSIGNMENT TO THE NEW POSITION. EMPLOYEE MUST AGREE TO COMPLETE THE 3 YEAR PERIOD OF SERVICE IN NEW POSITION. EMPLOYEE MUST PHYSICALLY RELOCATE TO THE NEW DUTY STATION BEFORE THE RELOCATION INCENTIVE WILL BE PAID. IF EMPLOYEE WISHES TO TERMINATE THEIR POS AGREEMENT RECOUPMENT PROCEDURES WILL BE INITIATEDWho 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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/ or 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 in this document.GS-05 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assist in utilizing and operating Global Positioning Systems (GPS) 2) Assisting in compiling data gathered from surveys and entering data into an electronic system.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work

performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal

service (GS-04).

OR

Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's

degree (a) with a major study in [insert applicable field(s) of

study in engineering, construction, or industrial technology];

or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination

of courses such as drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical

science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical

subjects pertinent to construction; or engineering technician work

such as electricity, material testing, or engineering mechanics

OR

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 your semester hours of education

beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two

percentages.GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized

experience which includes: 1) Assist in completing topographic

surveys; 2) Assist in utilizing and operating survey grade Global

Positioning Systems (GPS). This definition of specialized experience

is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position

in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level

education in a field directly related to the work of the position,

such as [insert applicable field(s) of study].

OR

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) by 9. Add the two

percentages.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-6.

GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Experience in using, adapting and adjusting equipment for survey operations, inspecting and testing equipment and materials for acquisition of engineering, scientific, environmental, topographic geodetic, oceanographic and hydrographic data.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).OR

Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field

directly related to the work of the position, such as [insert

applicable field(s) of study].

OR

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) by 18. Add the two

percentages.

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-7You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in

the following areas:EducationFOREIGN 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:

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.htmlAdditional 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.

Two year trial/probationary period may be required.

Direct deposit of pay is required.

This position requires you to submit a Public Financial

Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial

Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.

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.

This is a Career Program (CP) - 18 position

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market

Supplement.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you

are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your

agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced

employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive

selection priority for this position. To receive selection

priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be

rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the

appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To

be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority

applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the

position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional

information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition

Resources website.

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.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%201805%20Relocation%20Allowances0.pdf

for more information.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you

do not have in electronic form, view the following link for

information regarding an Alternate Application.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is

authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel

Regulations.

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.

How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application

package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the

questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the

qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are

minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will

be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire

to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your

résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that

you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may

lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions

carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your

eligibility.You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive

awards in your resume as that information may be taken into

consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be

required to provide supporting documentation.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsThe documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority

you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a

current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement,

etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you

need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit

Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.As described above, your complete application includes your resume,

your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which

prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these

documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application

package and you will not be considered any further.

Your resume:

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the

specialized experience described in this announcement.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate

material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and

qualification determinations and you may not be considered for

this vacancy.

For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours

worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week

and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your

resume does not contain this information, your application will

be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration

for this position.

For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

Other supporting documents:

Cover Letter, optional

Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include

the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the

vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities

commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what

document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of

the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of

the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to

receive further consideration.

Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a

higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the

past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year

time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50

which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade

requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions,

Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective

date more than one year old).

This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or

allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet

this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of

your transcript with your application package or you will be

rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to

include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human

Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military

orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information

for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to

remove another person's personal information before you submit your

application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of

the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be

credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA 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. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.- How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online

questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required

Documents section below.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)

on 06/03/2019 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You

will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If

you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one

before beginning the application

(https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10509406).

Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other

supporting documents to be included with your application

package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional

documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the

virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package,

complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem

appropriate and click to continue with the application

process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must

complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online

application, verify the required documentation is included with

your application package, and submit the application. You must

re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS

account or your application will be incomplete.

It is your responsibility to verify that your application

package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the

questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the

closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to

clear the virus scan.

Additional information on how to complete the online application

process and submit your online application may be found on the

USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS

account https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your

applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application

Status will appear along with the date your application was last

updated. For information on what each Application Status means,

visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.Agency contact informationArmy Applicant Help DeskPhone(000)000-0000EmailUSARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@MAIL.MILAddressHB-APF-W2SU03 US ARMY ENGR DIST GALVESTON -GALVESTON

DO NOT MAIL

Fort Worth, TX 76102

USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsIf you provided an email address, you will receive an email message

acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package

will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and

quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be

ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no

further consideration.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.

Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on

the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and

gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual

orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,

membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental

status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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applicants

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with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable

accommodation for any part of the application process should follow

the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part

of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the

hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable

accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work

environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an

individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties

or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide

reasonable accommodations when:

An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an

equal opportunity to apply for a job.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform

the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive

equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and

office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the

application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are

considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations

or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance

Financial suitability

Social security number request

Privacy Act

Signature and false statements

Selective Service

New employee probationary period

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/534847500. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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