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APPENDIX 4: PRAIRIE MANAGEMENT PLAN - POSITION DESCRIPTIONS 



ENGINEERING/SURVEYING TECHNICIAN 

 GS-8 



I. SCOPE OF WORK 



This position is designated for Indian Preference in 

 Hiring and involves professional work in the construction 

 of dams and fences in conjunction with a range and wildlife 

 enhancement project on the Cheyenne River Reservation. 



II. MAJOR DUTIES 



A. Responsible for the feasibility of and surveys for 

 sound conservation structures, including dams, dugouts, 

 wells, and fences. 



B. Initiates design specifications, plans and on-site 

 inspection of work progress and completion. 



C. Assures that the best equipment and measuring 

 methods are used, corrections applied, and computations made 

 so that accurate data are obtained. 



D. Makes personal contacts with property 

 owners/lessees in gaining entrance to lands and in securing 

 their cooperation in conducting surveys on their lands. 



E. Works effectively with Indian or non-Indian 

 contractors, government agencies, and Tribal programs. 



III. RANKING FACTORS 



A. Knowledge of surveying principles including 

 technical skills in the preparation of final surveying 

 reports and maps. 



B. Knowledge of the concepts and techniques for proper 

 land surveying. 



C. Knowledge of land descriptions, land status 

 legends, and techniques of aerial photo interpretation. 



D. Skill in utilizing electronic programmable 

 calculators, computers, and electronic field surveying 

 equipment. 



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