SURVEY TECHNICIAN

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Position(s) will be filled at the GS-10.

Duties

• Duties described reflect the full performance GS-11 level. Duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.
• The incumbent serves as the District Expert for hardware and automated software used to establish connections to the Real Time Network for each vessel and all of the topographic survey receivers.
• Perform hydrographic surveys using multibeam sonar and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems).
• Perform patch and performance tests to ensure proper calibration is maintained.
• Maintain backup files for all calibrations for positioning and sonar sensors.
• Collect and process low frequency sub bottom hydrographic surveys, magnetometer surveys, single beam surveys, multi transducer, led line, and other types of hydrographic surveys.
• Must maintain a current knowledge of new methodology and technology in order to apply them to the work environment.
• Perform all aspects of topographic surveying, including construction of bench marks, performance of leveling to connect bench marks to site surveys
• Process multibeam hydrographic survey data. Upload all field collected data to office processing computer system.
• Serves as crewmember aboard vessel. Performs basic deckhand duties, including handling lines when securing vessel, assisting with shore power, placing fenders, securing stairs, and other duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting TWO of the following: 1) Plan survey procedures; 2) Assist with data discrepancy resolution; and/or 3) Ensure compliance with organizational regulations and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Announcement details

• Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Department of the Army)
• Announcement number: CERD-27-13093744 -DHA
• Series: 0817 Survey Technical
• Pay plan and grade: GS 10
• Pay: $74,897 – $97,360 Per Year
• Open to: Open to the public
• Open period: October 19, 2026 to October 26, 2026 (US Eastern)

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