Summary About the Position: This is a developmental position. At the full performance level, you will serve as Branch cartographic expert and hardware/software system expert in the field of advanced bathymetric data collection using state-of-the-art Multi-beam/Channel Sweep data collection systems. Responsibilities Demonstrate state-of-the-art Multi-beam channel sweep bathymetric data collection techniques on board the Survey Vessel Chasteen as necessary to enhance requesting districts' knowledge of the field of Multi-beam data collection. Ensure that study data is edited and interpreted correctly and assists in the preparation of necessary conclusions and recommendations critical for product completion. Assist agency personnel in preparing hydrographic survey data with respect to the field of Multi-beam/Channel Sweep data collection. Meet with technical representatives of other Corps districts and other federal agencies and advises on the efficient, appropriate and cost-effective uses of Multi-beam/Channel Sweep technology. Interact with the client and technical experts in the field of bathymetry to assure that technology is applied in the most efficient and cost-effective manner to produce expected results. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a developmental position in Engineering & Construction Division, Hydraulics & Hydrology Branch and may be filled at the GS-09, GS-10, or GS-11. If selected at the GS-09 or GS-10 level, the target level for this assignment is a GS-11. The grade level selected will be based upon your qualifications and responses to the questionnaire. Assignments at the GS-09/10 level will become progressively more difficult and will be under closer than normal supervision until the full performance level is reached. Non-Competitive promotion to the target job may be affected provided you are sufficiently experienced; meet all necessary qualification requirements for promotion to the target job; and is performing the full scope of the major duties. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the Command Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 assisting collecting data using Multi-beam/Channel Sweep technology. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-8). Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in preparing the final product necessary to document technical results of study or investigation; and assisting collecting data using Multi-beam/Channel Sweep technology. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-9). Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes advising counterparts on the appropriate and/or efficient use of channel sweep technology to produce valid and/or cost effective cartographic products; Assisting in preparing the final product necessary to document technical results of study or investigation; and collecting data using Multi-beam/Channel Sweep technology. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10). Education 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. This position requires a 1 year probationary periodduring which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. 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 a Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. One or more of the following incentives may be authorized per management's discretion: Relocation or Recruitment Incentive Student Loan Repayment Advanced In-Hire Rated Advanced Leave Accrual Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable\Accommodations\for\USA\Hire
