SURVEY TECHNICIAN (HYDROGRAPHIC)_

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division, Construction Division Branch, Northern Area Office, Located in Galveston, TX. Responsibilities Performs surveys and reviews shoaling patterns using Multibeam technology in response to various SWG organizational elements, Ports, and other Federal agency requests. Processes hydrographic survey data to establish or compute parameters for use in making engineering computations associated with yardage estimates and shoaling rates, cross sections, and other related engineering functions. Conducts bathymetric data collection and processing necessary for the production of maps, charts, dredging contracts, and other related products through Multibeam and other hydrographic survey technology. Collects and edits Multibeam data to assure accuracy by performing appropriate overlap checks and comparisons with single beam data and following standardized software processes of quality assurance. Develops maps from the processed survey data by using various software programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) Operating multiple hydrographic survey hardware systems to include; multibeam, single beam, and sidescan sonar, with experience performing minor electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on hydrographic equipment. AND 2.) Collecting and processing bathymetric data for object detection, chart creation, or volume calculations. This work must include applying tides, postprocessing data, and completing quality checks. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional 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. 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. 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 an 18 - Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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 fas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. 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.