ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL)

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Incumbent ensures navigability of District waterways, by conducting hydrographic surveys, supporting the unmanned aircraft program, coordinating equipment and vessel maintenance.

Duties

• Hydrographic Survey Operations - includes the operation of survey vessels using advanced electronic sounding equipment for bathymetric data collection while using a variety of navigation instruments.
• Assisting with annual and special reconnaissance and condition surveys of District waterways.
• Maintaining Basic UAS Qualification (BUQ) required training and provide system monitoring during UAS missions.
• Assist with maintenance on vessels and survey equipment while collaborating with the Navigation Support Branch to create, prioritize, complete, and close Field Equipment Maintenance (FEM) work orders.
• Reading and/or interpreting contract plans and specifications to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements for dredging.
• Serving as a quality assurance inspector, all while operating various vehicles and boats to fulfill duties effectively.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience for GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting the following: 1) coordinating preventative maintenance and safety of equipment; 2) using surveying techniques and guidelines; AND 3) Working in a team environment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Specialized Experience for GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting the following: 1) Using surveying techniques and guidelines; 2) Analyzing and interpreting field data results; AND 3) assisting with preventative maintenance and/or safety procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Specialized Experience for GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting the following: 1) Using surveying techniques and guidelines; 2) Operating, troubleshooting, and/or maintaining a wide range of field surveying instruments; AND 3) Coordinating survey operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Qualification Requirement: Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. 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. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

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. This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Non-Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Relocation/Recruitment incentives MAY BE authorized. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. Promotion is never automatic. Promotion is based on the recommendation by the supervisor that employee meets all necessary qualification requirements for promotion, is performing the full scope of the major duties, and is functioning under the supervisory controls as stated in the target job description.