JOB SUMMARY: This position is a Survey Technician, GS- 0817-8 working in Hadley, Massachusetts for the Division of Realty. This position is also open to the public under announcement R5-24-12397240-SG-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Survey Technician your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as Chief Instrument Person and, as assigned, Chief of Party performing varied surveys under conditions requiring deviations from normal practices. Resolves, under non-direct supervision, problems caused by crowded and confined work locations, rugged terrain or interface with project developments. Researches legal documents at County Courthouses or from other sources. Correlates this research work and crown or state land grants with metes and bounds tract descriptions, deeds, plats and other pertinent data. Checks on surveys for compliance with terms of purchase agreement. Collects and assembles all data relative to the property survey to expedite field and office work. Reviews contractual survey work for accuracy, completeness and acceptability. Performs preliminary computation work for the determination of property lines, acreage and other associated computations for the preparation of the survey report. Completes drafting or advises on the drafting of cadastral plats and prepares the preliminary legal description. Checks maps to determine that the topography is properly represented and makes all necessary corrections. Maps new areas as required. Operates electronic/robotic total stations to measure angles and horizontal and vertical distances. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.