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SURVEY TECHNICIAN

Department of the Army

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

WATER RESOURCES DIVISION, SURVEY PARTY UNIT

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Summary

About the Position: As a member of a survey team, operates instruments and applies surveying techniques involved with the acquisition of engineering, scientific, environmental, topographic, geodetic, oceanographic and hydrographic data associated with the districts missions.

This is a developmental position. You may be selected for the GS-04/05 grade level. Full Performance Level is GS-07.

Pay range at the GS-04 level is: $36,950- $48,038

Pay range at the GS-05 level is: $41,341 - $53,744

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Summary

About the Position: As a member of a survey team, operates instruments and applies surveying techniques involved with the acquisition of engineering, scientific, environmental, topographic, geodetic, oceanographic and hydrographic data associated with the districts missions.

This is a developmental position. You may be selected for the GS-04/05 grade level. Full Performance Level is GS-07.

Pay range at the GS-04 level is: $36,950- $48,038

Pay range at the GS-05 level is: $41,341 - $53,744

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Norfolk, VA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $36,950 - $53,744 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 4 - 5

Promotion potential 7

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0817 Survey Technical

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CERD-26-13066354-DHA Control number 886154100

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Who May Apply: US Citizens

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• Determines channel depths of navigation channels, surveying dredged material placement sites for dredging, surveying burrow sites, pre-dredge and post-dredge surveys, waterway bottom relief, identifying and locating obstructions, and the like.
• Reports, observes physical features in the field such as tree size, bridge clearance, levees, dam deformation, breakwaters, piers, utility connections and sizing underground culverts and sewer lines for planning, design, and construction.
• Creates monument descriptions and drawings that include identifying physical landmarks and their relationship to the monument.
• Utilizes computers and digital devices to collect and process data to calculate final coordinate position of control monument and physical features
• Serves as the rod person when performing a topographic survey taking measurements as directed by higher grade technicians and engineers using standard and common field codes to describe the physical features.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Incumbent is enrolled in the hearing conservation program and must undergo pre-employment, annual, and pre-termination audiograms.
• All Army personnel must comply with safety regulations, occupational safety and health standards, and other safety directives and orders.
• Incumbent is required to operate a motor vehicle; therefore must have and maintain a valid state drivers license.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a USACE license for the operation of motorboats less than 26 feet.
• Business travel requirement up to 75% of the time. Travel could be as much as 200 days of a year.
• Incumbent must be able to enter and exit through boat hatches that have a width of 15 in., lifting scientific and surveying equipment that weigh 50 lbs, and sustained physical effort when operating a 20 lbs chainsaw.

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.

To qualify at the GS-04 grade level, you must have: Six months of general experience (1) in any type of work that demonstrates the applicants ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with survey methods, techniques and procedures to complete survey assignments AND six months of specialized experience which includes experience in technical work which provided the knowledge and skills needed for work in the type of surveying involved. It must have required the use of measuring instruments and techniques involved in surveying, such as recording and checking data, reading or working from maps/drawings, and use of basic math and geometry to determine distance, elevation, and quantity. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03).

NOTE: Completion of appropriate training such as in service training programs, training acquired while serving in the Armed Forces, and government-sponsored developmental training programs will be allowed credit on a month-for-month basis depending upon its applicability. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

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Education: Successful completion of 2 years of postsecondary education that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: surveying, engineering, industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, forestry, geography, navigation, cartography, physical science, or mathematics.

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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 your semester hours of education by 60. Add the two percentages.

To qualify at the GS-05 grade level, you must have: :One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing hammers and post drivers to set survey stakes and Carsonite post; setting up tripods, rods, targets, and sights in preparation for conducting field surveys; or printing, sketching, and drawing legible and neat records of field activities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

NOTE: Completion of appropriate training such as in service training programs, training acquired while serving in the Armed Forces, and government-sponsored developmental training programs will be allowed credit on a month-for-month basis depending upon its applicability. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

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Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution (a) with major study in an appropriate field of surveying, engineering, construction, or industrial technology; OR (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: surveying, engineering, industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, forestry, geography, navigation, cartography, physical science, or mathematics.

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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 your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

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

• This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• 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 period during 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.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation as it pertains to the following criteria:

1. Math and measurement aptitude

2. Computer and digital device proficiency

3. Experience working outdoors

4. Working with a team

5. Verbal and written communication

6. Willingness/ability to train.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages by clicking on the "Apply" button.

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/08/2026 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Email USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@ARMY.MIL Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address RD-W2SF03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NORFOLK

DO NOT MAIL

Norfolk, VA 23510

US

Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages by clicking on the "Apply" button.

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/08/2026 to receive consideration.

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Email USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@ARMY.MIL Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address RD-W2SF03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NORFOLK

DO NOT MAIL

Norfolk, VA 23510

US

Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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Army Applicant Help Desk

Email USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@ARMY.MIL Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address RD-W2SF03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NORFOLK

DO NOT MAIL

Norfolk, VA 23510

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Summary

About the Position: As a member of a survey team, operates instruments and applies surveying techniques involved with the acquisition of engineering, scientific, environmental, topographic, geodetic, oceanographic and hydrographic data associated with the districts missions.

This is a developmental position. You may be selected for the GS-04/05 grade level. Full Performance Level is GS-07.

Pay range at the GS-04 level is: $36,950- $48,038

Pay range at the GS-05 level is: $41,341 - $53,744

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Norfolk, VA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $36,950 - $53,744 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 4 - 5

Promotion potential 7

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0817 Survey Technical

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CERD-26-13066354-DHA Control number 886154100

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