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Job Opening – Experienced Services – BLM

This is a remote position that supports the Bureau of Land Management HQ300 Office. • The BLM Experienced Services Program is a unique partnership created to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies. The program connects experienced workers (age 55+) to the BLM to provide scientific, technical, and administrative support. • BLM ESP positions are meant to provide temporary, project-based support. This position is currently funded for an estimate of 43.65 weeks. • A background security investigation may be required prior to the start date. Only those positions with 30+ hours per week are eligible for health insurance benefits; all positions will accrue sick leave. • The experienced workers participating in the Program are referred to as “Enrollees” and are not employees of the BLM or NEW Solutions. NEW Solutions is the ESP non-governmental organization responsible for administrative aspects of the program, and the Enrollees work under BLM direction to assist the Agency staff in carrying out their mission. BLM ESP Enrollees benefit from the opportunity to keep technical skills current; to access new training opportunities; to engage in gainful project-based positions; and to undertake meaningful tasks using their experience and talent to contribute to the environment, the national economy, and their own financial security.

Duties:

Reviews surveys, resurveys and related land records and survey data, involving problems of substantive variety and complexity

  • Reviews surveys, resurveys, and related land records and survey data, involving problems of substantive variety and complexity. 75%
  • Prepares plats and shapefiles using CAD software and ArcMap. 10%
  • Prepares complete written reports describing unique problems encountered with recommendation for technical examination to allow managers and supervisors and adequate record to reach a proper decision. 15%

Qualifications:

Minimum of 30 year(s) of experience in Land Surveying OR BA/BS Degree in Surveying Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field of study

  • Professional or Registered Land Surveyor state license or equivalent
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, ARCVIEW (GIS)
  • MS SharePoint; MS Teams, MS PowerPoint
  • CAD Software (AutoCAD, Carlson, etc)

Other:

  • Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required for assignment duties and delegation.
  • Overnight travel: On average, one day per month.
  • Air travel anticipated: On average, one day per month.
  • Physical requirements: Project duties and responsibilities are conducted in a sedentary state. Must have ability to use laptop computer and type reports. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
  • Remote work arrangements are available for this position.

For complete details, visit https://newsolutions.org/jobs/position-details/?position_id=8514