Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a SURVEY TECHNICIAN. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Yuma, Arizona Responsibilities Conducts a variety of surveys such as location, rights-of-way and property surveys; construction control surveys (horizontal and vertical); surveys for topographic mapping; collection of feasibility and specifications design data, construction slope staking, and for installation of equipment and setting of structural members. Assists in creating hydrographic cross sections of the Colorado River and/or adjacent channels, hydrographic surveys for dredging activities, assists in performing level loops for accurate structure placement as river gauges. Serves as a team member of the survey group for Global Positioning Systems (GPS) surveying and trains others in the use of GPS. Downloads, edits and reduces electronic data collected. Forwards data to the respective entity, which may be either an internal or external organization. Generates both electronic and hard copies of the survey data for distribution and for the files. Provides technical advice, training, programming, and troubleshooting of survey instruments, computer programs, and calculations. Ensures equipment and vehicles are maintained in optimal condition and assures that prescribed equipment and measuring methods are used to obtain the required degree of accuracy and to develop the type of data needed collects data and makes computations; contacts landowners and others to gain entrance to property and arrange for surveys; and makes necessary administrative arrangements for surveys. Checks field data and field computations. Keeps a written record of daily crew activities. Reports any contacts with landowners or general public pertaining to work activities. Makes requests for supplies and equipment and reports time and leave for party members. Studies contract specifications and becomes familiar with the parts applicable to surveying, and the relationship of each (alignment, profile, and typical sections). Checks contractors' survey monumentation for location and specification adequacy. Inspects instrument readings at critical points, takes notes, and makes field computations to check contractor accuracy. Complies with safety instructions and regulations, ensures individual safety and promptly reports unsafe conditions and accidents to the supervisor. Corrects any unsafe or hazardous conditions which might exist or takes necessary precautions to protect employees, the public, and property. Work is performed outside under adverse environmental and weather conditions with frequent exposure to fluctuating temperatures, insects, snakes, underbrush, etc. Construction surveys are conducted in an area of high noise level, vibrations, dust, and moving heavy equipment, and appropriate safety gear (hard hats, safety glasses, etc.) are used as necessary. Remaining work time is spent in an office setting. For field work exposure to a variety of temperatures ranging from 35 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter months, to highs in excess of 110 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education). You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency. Who May Apply: Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Competitive) Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Non-Competitive) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Department of the Interior Employees (Competitive) Department of the Interior Employees (Non-Competitive) Federal Employees (Competitive Transfer) Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Transfer) Former Federal Employees (Competitive Reinstatement) Former Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Reinstatement) Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) Military Spouses Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify for the GS-10 level, your resume must reflect at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity in federal service having demonstrated experience in all items listed under GS-09 or experience in one of the following: leading a bathymetric survey with single and/or multi beam. Helped plan various types of surveys using an advanced knowledge of surveying; Applied a practical knowledge of the basic theories and practices of surveying; Used resourcefulness, initiative, and independent judgment in resolving the details of projects; Prepared field notes, reference maps and sketches for surveying analysis; Processed, evaluated, and edited electronic field data for entry into a computer aided mapping, design, and analysis system. Has successfully led several surveying projects and delivered the final product to the customers. 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. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, valid Driver's License. Failure to provide proof of such license will cause you to be rated ineligible for this position. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 12/31/2024. Education This position does not allow substituting education for experience. Additional Information You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. Related non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). For additional information, please visit: Creditable Service for Annual Leave DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov This is a bargaining unit position represented by 2373. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.