Summary About the Position: Serve as a Hydrographic Survey Technician responsible for conducting hydrographic (and on occasion topographic) surveys utilizing multibeam and single beam equipment, processing collected data, and presenting data in the required formats for delivery to end users. This position is located in Pittsburgh, PA. Responsibilities Serve as a field expert for hydrographic survey operations to conduct a variety of surveys in diverse and potentially complex situations. Operate and perform minor maintenance for equipment required to perform hydrographic (multi-beam or single beam) surveys. Technical advisor responsible for developing new or modifying existing field data collection procedures utilizing the latest emerging technologies to develop innovative methods or procedures. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of surveying methods, concepts, policies, precedents, principles and techniques related to hydrographic surveys. Coordinate with supervisors, managers, engineers, scientists, and other professionals to determine survey requirements and scope. Collect and edit single beam and multibeam data to assure accuracy by performing appropriate overlap checks and comparisons following standardized software processes of quality assurance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. For GS-08: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing support with conducting hydrographic surveys; applying the application of CADD or GIS technology in the preparation of deliverables; and utilizing computers and computer applications to download and process hydrographic survey data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as surveying, engineering, construction, or industrial technology. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. For GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing support with the collection of hydrographic data utilizing multi-beam or single-beam sonar; processing of hydrographic data sets, providing support with performing surveys in accordance with laws and regulations, assisting in planning, scheduling, and directing various stages of a survey; and processing survey data inside a hydrographic software environment including contour creation and map preparation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). For the GS-10 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting hydrographic surveys utilizing multi-beam or single beam sonar units; providing support with conducting site visits to determine scope of project, and collecting and analyzing hydrographic survey data for adequacy based on scope of project. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). For the GS-11Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting hydrographic surveys utilizing multi-beam or single beam sonar units, conducting site visits to determine scope of project, developing and maintaining standard operating procedures, and serving as liaison between customers and projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-09, GS-10, and GS-11 grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accountability Customer Service Oral Communication Surveying Technical Competence Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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 CP18 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. Relocation and/or Recruitment incentives may be autorized. If authorized a service agreement must be signed.