Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. These positions will be located in Lakewood , Canon City, or Ft. Collins, CO. We expect to fill 4 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Pay for Ft. Collins and Lakewood will be set according to the Denver locality pay table Pay for Canyon City will be set according to the Colorado Springs locality pay table

Duties

Performs a full range of technical survey duties. Reduces and evaluates raw data in the field. Assists in corner calculations and is responsible for monumentation and recording corner positions. Serves as a crewmember and crew lead. Operates, adjusts, and maintains surveying equipment and instruments. Uses software to process survey data, calculate positions, and draft field returns and diagrams. Safely operates motor vehicles including 4-wheel drive vehicles and UTVs.

Requirements

• 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.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one-year probationary trial period.

Qualifications

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. Basic Requirements for the 0817-Survey Technician Series: Use of 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. Minimum Qualifications for the 0817 Survey Technician Series at the GS-07: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include, but are not limited to: 1) serving as the principal assistant and occasionally the crew chief: 2) leading a monumentation crew; or 3) assisting land surveyors reduce raw field data for analysis. -OR- One full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position. OR- You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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 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. This can include 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 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

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.

Contacts

• Address BLM Colorado State Office Denver Federal Center Building 40 Lakewood, CO 80225 US
• Name: BLM CO HR
• Email: [email protected]