US Army Corps of Engineers · 8 hours ago
SURVEY TECHNICIAN (HYDROGRAPHIC) GS-0817-6/7/8/9/10
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Survey Technician (Hydrographic) to join their Northwestern Division in Seattle. The role involves developing hydrographic survey parameters, performing topographical surveys, and computing channel coordinates and vessel run lines using various survey systems and software.
Civil EngineeringConstructionMilitaryRecreation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop hydrographic survey parameters by determining or computing the shore station sites needed
Perform topographical surveys including horizontal and vertical control computations of varying degrees of precision for engineering, geodetic, hydrographic, aerial, topographic, and construction surveys
Compute channel coordinates and vessel run lines
Develop plots and quantities from edited field data by entering data into computer
Qualification
Required
One year of specialized experience which includes assisting senior surveyor/survey party chief with collecting topographic or hydrographic data
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution with major study in an appropriate field of surveying, engineering, construction, or industrial technology
At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: surveying, engineering, industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, forestry, geography, navigation, cartography, physical science, or mathematics
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%
One year of specialized experience which includes assisting senior surveyor/survey party chief with collecting topographic or hydrographic data AND utilizing surveying software to obtain and process data
One year of specialized experience which includes recording hydrographic survey data (i.e. channels, harbors, rivers or coastal areas) OR recording topographic survey data
One year of specialized experience which includes recording hydrographic survey data (i.e. channels, harbors, rivers or coastal areas) AND operating computerized/electronic equipment for surveys such as digital level, automatic level, total station, or global positioning system (GPS) receiver (or equivalent)
One year of specialized experience which includes all of the following: (1) recording hydrographic survey data (i.e., channels, harbors, rivers or coastal areas) AND (2) operating computerized/electronic equipment for surveys such as digital level, automatic level, total station, or global positioning system (GPS) receiver (or equivalent) AND (3) assist in the computation and compilation of survey data for completion of reports
One year of specialized experience which includes (1) recording hydrographic survey data (i.e., channels, harbors, rivers or coastal areas) AND (2) performing calibration checks on multibeam systems using equipment such as R2Sonic Multibeam or software programs such as Hypack and Hysweep; AND (3) perform computation and compilation of survey data
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
One year trial/probationary period may be required
Direct Deposit of Pay is required
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees
Benefits
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
May be selected at any grade level announced with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Company
US Army Corps of Engineers
U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Steve White
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Elizabeth McCullough, CDFM-A, MBA
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