Overview

Posted
1 hour, 8 minutes ago
Compensation
$57,777
Job Type
Full-Time
Remote Status
On-site
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Education Level
Not specified
Seniority
Not specified
Category
Surveying & Geomatics (PLS/Crew/Tech)
Skills
Mapping Quality Assurance Data Processing Equipment Maintenance field data collection

About the Position: Serve as a Hydrographic Survey Technician responsible for conducting hydrographic surveys utilizing multi beam and single beam sonar equipment, processing collected data, and presenting data in the required formats for delivery to end users. This position is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Duties

The below duties are at the full performance level of the GS-11. The lower grades perform developmental assignments under closer than normal supervision. Assignments become progressively more difficult until the next performance level is reached.

  • Serve as a field expert for hydrographic survey operations to conduct a variety of surveys in diverse and potentially complex situations.
  • Collect and edit single/multi beam data ensuring accuracy by performing overlap checks and comparisons following standardized software processes of quality assurance. Deliver end products to include contours, mapping, and volume computations.
  • Operate and perform minor maintenance for equipment required to perform hydrographic (single beam or multi beam) surveys.
  • Technical advisor responsible for developing new or modifying existing field data collection procedures utilizing the latest emerging technologies to develop innovative methods and 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.

Qualifications

GS-09 Specialized Experience: 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.

GS-11 Specialized Experience: 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.

Conditions of Employment

  • Position requires TDY, temporary duty away from home duty location, up to 15%.
  • This position requires a pre-employment physical exam due to the physical requirement of the position. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift 40 pounds.
  • This position requires a valid state driver's license prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.

Salary: Starting at $57,777 Per year (GS 8-11)

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