Survey Aid

Summary Join the Bureau of Land Management as a Seasonal Survey Aid supporting land surveying operations on public lands. You will assist survey crews with collecting measurements, marking survey points, operating GPS and leveling equipment, and recording field data while working outdoors in varied and sometimes rugged conditions. This position is assigned to the California State Office. The duty location will be either Bishop, CA or El Dorado Hills, CA. We expect to 1 vacancy at this time. Duties Works as part of a survey team by following technical instructions, communicating field information, and assisting higher-graded survey personnel with project tasks. Perform a variety of basic or detailed procedural tasks in support of surveying work. Assist with marking survey points, reference points, and measuring distances for survey ties and corner locations. Reads and interprets maps, plats, aerial imagery, and survey notes to support field survey operations. Assists survey crews in performing land surveying activities by collecting measurements, recording field data, and supporting boundary and location determinations. Assist in the operation and maintenance of surveying tools and equipment such as survey rods, measuring devices, GPS units, and leveling instruments. May be required to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles or ATVs. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections. You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. Direct Deposit Required. Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume. You must pass a pre-employment physical. Requires that you possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position. Qualifications To qualify for the GS-02 level you musthave at least 3 months of general experience. General experience may be any type of work that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the position or that provides familiarity with the duties of the position. OR Completion of high school graduation or equivalent. To qualify for the GS-03 level you must meet the individual occupational requirement (IOR) and have at least 6 months of general experience or qualifying education as outlined below: IOR: 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. AND General experience may be any type of work that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the position or that provides familiarity with the duties of the position. OR 1 year of education above high school with a course of study directly related to the position. Education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. OR Technical programs specialized in land surveying or surveying technology that required completion of up to 40 hours per week of instruction and are usually of at least 3 months duration may be qualifying. To be creditable, such program must have been designed specifically as career preparation for the work of the position being filled and must have provided the you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work. OR A combination of qualifying education and experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work and may have been gained in the Federal service, private sector, military, volunteer work, Peace Corps, Ameri Corps, or other work, and must be clearly documented in your resume. 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. 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 physical exertion such as bending and walking on a variety of terrain. Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to effectively perform the work of the position including tools, personal protective equipment, food and water for extended periods of work away from vehicles. Work Environment: Most work is completed in the field. Incumbent may be subject to cuts, bruises, extreme and adverse weather conditions, discomforts from pests or animals. Office work is performed in an adequately lighted, ventilated, cooled and heated area. Education Applicants may qualify for these positions based on experience, education, or an equivalent combination as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement. 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 85 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. We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. 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?). 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. Benefits A 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility 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.