Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is within the Bureau of Land Management, California State Office, Division of Cadastral Survey, and serves on a field unit. Information about the area can be found at Atascadero, Fresno, Palm Springs, Redding, El Dorado Hills, Bishop, Bakersfield. We expect to fill 3 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

The duties listed are that of the full performance level. Lower graded positions will work under the guidance of a senior land surveyor performing duties to gain the knowledge and experience required for the full performance level. Performs the full range of technical duties involving all aspects of survey execution and record preparation for complex assignments. Evaluates existing survey evidence to determine the location of the corner position and makes recommendations to the assigned Land Surveyor. Drafts Field notes and Plats for the survey team and makes any relevant calculations related to corner computations. Coordinates with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and technical experts to troubleshoot equipment issues. Analyzes and evaluates survey data compiled from multiple sources to determine probable positions of Public Land Survey System (PLSS) corners. Communicates with other surveyors, team leads, and landowners that may have an interest in survey projects. Serves as a crew lead, plans routine to complex survey assignments and trains crews on proper equipment use.

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.
• You must pass a pre-employment physical (OF-178).
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one year probationary period or two year trial period depending on appointment type.

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. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: To qualify for the GS-7 you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Technical knowledge and experience of survey methods, techniques and procedures sufficient to carry our survey assignments. Performing the full range of duties of a survey aid, record and gather survey data, line running, and assisting with angle measurements. Assures proper procedures and methods are used in the measurement of corners, markings, and recording data. OR Successful completion of one full year (18 semester/24 quarter credit hours) of graduate education directly related to the work of this position or a combination of education and experience. To qualify for the GS-8 you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Experience utilizing survey methods, techniques, and procedure sufficient to carry out survey assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Knowledge of survey methods, techniques, and procedures to plan nonroutine survey assignments, develop revisions to standard work methods and procedures, and redirect crew efforts to adapt to field conditions. Serving as a party chief, under immediate direction of a senior land surveyor, responsible for daily crew operations. Providing guidance and instructions to survey crew members. Assisting senior land surveyors in the reduction of data from raw field notes for mathematical analysis. OR Successful completion of two full years (36 semester/48 quarter credit hours) of graduate education directly related to the work of this position or a combination of education and experience. To qualify for the GS-9 you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Experience applying rules, procedures, methods, and practices sufficient to perform land survey projects involving specialized or complicated procedures. Overseeing a field crew in performing cadastral surveys by planning field operations for the execution of surveys. Analyze local or county survey records to gather data and land ownership. Communicate with landowners to relay survey findings. Preparing draft field notes, plats, reports, and findings. Experience utilizing land surveying equipment and software packages including ArcGIS, Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), terrestrial survey equipment and technologies sufficient to collect field data and to transfer data to databases for analysis. OR Successful completion of two full years (36 semester/48 quarter credit hours) of graduate education directly related to the work of this position or a combination of education and experience. 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 the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level. Physical Demands: Field work requires regular and recurring periods of physical exertion including walking, bending, climbing, crouching, or stooping over rough, uneven, rocky surfaces or mountain terrain. Field work may require sufficient physical strength to use manual hand and power tools. Some lifting or moderately heavy items may be required. Office work is primarily sedentary. Work Environment: Field work is outdoors and maybe in remote locations, in diverse terrain from flat, barren desert land or open prairie, to extremely steep, rugged mountains which may be covered in debris and timber. Temperatures fluctuate from extremely hot to uncomfortably cold. Crews may be required to work in rain or snow. May be exposed to outdoor hazards such as poisonous plants, snakes, insects, and other wildlife. Accessing field sites may require the use of four wheel drive vehicles. Safety requirements, instructions, risk management protocols must be followed. Office work is performed in a typical office setting with adequate light, heat, and ventilation.

Education

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM California State Office BLM California State Office, CA-945 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623 Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Jessica Baker
• Phone: 209-305-2069
• Email: [email protected]