Interdisciplinary Supervisory Land Surveyor / Civil Engineer (Highway) (Open to all U.S. Citizens )
What you'd do
This is an interdisciplinary position, which means that the duties and responsibilities of the position relate to both the Civil Engineer (Highway) (0810) and Land Surveyor (1373) fields. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of this position, a person with the education and experience in either the 0810 or the 1373 field may be considered equally well qualified to do the work.
Major duties
As the Survey and Right of Way Manager, you will lead a team that collects land survey data and secures the land rights to build infrastructure for National Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Refuges. Since the 1900s, Federal Lands Highway has delivered innovative transportation solutions in complex, unique environments. Join our team and make a difference! Learn more: https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/careers. We work where you play! You will also: Plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise the survey, mapping, right-of-way, and utility coordination activities for the Division. Estimate and manage the technical scope, schedule, and budget for project activities. Lead the refinement of standard operating procedures and quality control measures. Lead the implementation of new technology. Ensure measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. The ideal candidate for this position is a senior career land surveyor or civil engineer with extensive experience supervising land surveyors and survey technicians performing field surveys, researching property boundaries, preparing right-of-way documents, and conducting utility coordination for transportation improvement projects.
What you need to qualify
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-13 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include: Experience assisting in planning, coordinating, directing, and supervising survey, mapping, and/or right-of-way activities, which may include preparing work activity budgets and schedules, assigning tasks, reviewing other's work for completeness and accuracy, and providing performance feedback to the supervisor. Experience performing field surveys including geodetic control, site topographic, right of way, property boundary, centerline staking, and construction stakeout. Experience developing right-of-way documents, and creating proposed legal descriptions, plats, and plans suitable for facilitating right- of-way acquisition. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Surveying - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods used in the measurement or determination of land boundaries, distances, elevations, areas, angles, and other features of the earth's surface. Administration and Management - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production. Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. For all types of consideration, 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 For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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