Summary This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Qualified applicants may be referred as early as 20 December 2024 through 03 February 2025. ALL required documentation must be received at the time you apply, or before 11:59 PM Eastern time of the following cutoff dates to be considered for referral: The established cutoff dates are as follows: December 20, 2024 February 03, 2024 Responsibilities GS-04: Records survey evidence, measurement dates and observations; computes survey calculations. GS-05: Serve as an instrument person. GS-06: Serve as Principal Assistant and Occasional Crew Chief. GS-07: Serve as Associate Party Chief and provide instructions to crewmembers; determine equipment needs and make purchases to maintain operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: Driver's License In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For GS-04: You must possess 6 months of general experience -AND- 6 months of specialized experience. General Experience include, but not limited to: Working in any professional, technical, or other field that provided you with a familiarity of land surveying techniques. Specialized Experience include: Serve as rodman on surveys requiring special rodding procedures, using any of various types of rods, and selecting measuring or turning points in consideration of terrain and demands of the type of survey involved; and Serve as pacer of a leveling party, going ahead of the party and determining in advance the positions the road crew will occupy so that shots will be balanced, and instruments can be kept level. -OR- 2 years above high school with courses related to the occupation, if required.-OR- Combination of experience and education. For GS-05: You must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-04) to be creditable. Specialized Experience include: Conduct surveys, typically with an assistant, using hand instruments such as hand levels and compasses. Make simple traverse surveys using compass and tape, measuring small land areas, using rod, tape, and hand level, to obtain rough estimates of yardage to be excavated. Perform recording assignments which require concentration and specialized skill such as that required in making manual computations that involve elementary arithmetic processes made complex by virtue of the number and variety of manipulations involved and the speed with which successive readings are called. -OR- 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation, if required.-OR- Combination of experience and undergraduate education. For GS-06: You must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-05) to be creditable. Specialized Experience include: Knowledge and experience of survey methods, techniques, and procedures sufficient to carry our survey assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Plan survey assignments of limited scope and to serve as party chief. Knowledge of fundamental trigonometry and algebra sufficient to prepare field notes and check accuracy of survey. Knowledge of the operation, adjustment and maintenance of surveying equipment and instruments (transits, theodolites, EDMs, Global Positioning Systems) sufficient to operate, take measurements and conduct training. Knowledge of computer capabilities sufficient to produce reports with graphics, produce simple maps, develop spreadsheets, and enter, retrieve, and manipulate data. -OR- Graduate education related to Survey. Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position.-OR- Combination of graduate education and experience. For GS-07: You must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-06). Specialized Experience include: Knowledge and experience of survey methods, techniques, and procedures sufficient to carry our survey assignments of substantial variety and complexity including those that require deviation from standard methods and procedures. Knowledge of survey methods, techniques, and procedures to plan nonroutine survey assignments, develop revisions to standard work methods and procedures, and redirect crew efforts to adapt to field conditions. Knowledge of fundamental trigonometry and algebra sufficient to prepare field notes and check accuracy of survey. Knowledge of the operation, adjustment and maintenance of surveying equipment and instruments (transits, theodolites, EDMs, Global Positioning Systems) sufficient to operate, take very exacting measurements, and conduct training. Knowledge of computer capabilities sufficient to produce reports with graphics, produce simple maps, develop spreadsheets, and enter, retrieve, and manipulate data. -OR- One full year of graduate education related to Survey. Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7.-OR- combination of graduate education and experience. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: Work requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking in terrain that is rough, rocky, mountainous, and densely vegetated. Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to efficiently perform the work of the position, and to provide for personal comfort and safety (i.e., tools, personal protective equipment, food, and water for extended periods of work away from vehicles). Work Environment: Office work is performed in a setting that is adequately lighted, ventilated, cooled, and heated. When doing fieldwork incumbent is subject to cuts and bruises, extreme and adverse weather conditions, and injuries and discomforts from pests or animals. Employee will adhere to all safety rules Education In addition to the experience requirements described in the Qualifications section of this announcement, you must meet the Individual Occupation Requirements of this position as follows: Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 or equivalent and above): Specialized experience is technical work which provided the knowledge and skills needed for work in the type of surveying involved. It must have required the use of the pertinent instruments and techniques of surveying. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include, but are not limited to, work as an engineering technician, soil conservation technician, or construction inspector. or Education and Training: For GS-3 or equivalent: Successful completion of 1 year of postsecondary education that included at least one course in surveying, engineering, industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, forestry, geography, navigation, cartography, physical science, or mathematics. For GS-4 or equivalent: Successful completion of 2 years of postsecondary education that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above for GS-3 or equivalent. For GS-5 or equivalent: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution (a) with major study in an appropriate field of surveying, engineering, construction, or industrial technology, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above for GS-3 or equivalent. Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information. Additional Information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. This position is not eligible for Telework. All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for up to 6 months. These positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade. If selected from this announcement you may be rehired for identical positions without further competition based on work needs, funding, or any other condition of employment. If selected from this or a similar competitive, seasonal announcement, your appointment may be creditable for consideration under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA)?. The Act allows certain individuals, who have or had time-limited appointments at land management agencies, to compete for any permanent position in the competitive service under "internal" merit promotion procedures. For more information, see the section under Eligibility, which starts with Question #15 (Q15. Who is eligible for appointment under these provisions?).