Engineering Technician

Summary

Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation: DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD. About the Position: The full performance level of this position is responsible for Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D and Building Information Modeling (BIM) support for architects and engineers, and general design model management duties associated with the technical support for the design and contract document development of Civil Works building and infrastructure projects.

Duties

• Entry level duties include performing computer-aided design and drafting using predetermined methods and techniques and applying standard formulas to perform calculations.
• Duties assigned will progressively increase in difficulty, complexity, and responsibility as increased skills are demonstrated, leading to execution of full performance level duties:
• Perform advanced computer-aided design and drafting (utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and Revit) to support architects and engineers on military and civil works building and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain CAD/BIM design content, including families, template structures, schedule development, and parameter databases, while troubleshooting common model management issues.
• Incorporate engineering redlines, field measurements, on-site sketches, and verbal/written technical data to revise and finalize project drawings.
• Consult with architects, engineers, and maintenance personnel to investigate discrepancies, obtain critical technical parameters, and coordinate workload priorities.
• Manage workstation operations, perform secure file backups/archives, execute data transfers, and train professional staff in core Bentley and Autodesk software operations.
• Execute limited-scope design segments, perform rudimentary technical calculations, and conduct product research under professional engineering supervision.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience or educaiton 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. Qualified applicants at the GS-07 level will describe in their resume at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade with Computer Aided Design and Drafting software, preparing and updating complete sets of drawings from layouts of sketches including several cross section and subassembly drawings, using three dimensional projections; and computing and tabulating quantities for mechanical projects.This experience is equivalent to the GS-06 level in federal service. OR Education: one full year of graduate level education in an appropriate field of engineering technology or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics (NOTE: Transcripts are required at time of application). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. Qualified applicants at the GS-08 level will describe in their resume at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade with with Computer Aided Design and Drafting software to prepare and update drawings for construction contract documents from specifications; and selecting, rejecting, and interpreting data based on knowledge of design intent.This experience is equivalent to the GS-07 level in federal service. OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position such as engineering technology or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics (NOTE: Transcripts are required at time of application). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. Qualified applicants at the GS-09 level will describe in their resume at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade with Computer Aided Design and Drafting in such systems as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and building information modeling (BIM) to support architects and engineers for civil works building and infrastructure projects; and maintaining CADD and BIM template content.This experience is equivalent to the GS-08 level in federal service. OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position such as engineering technology or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics (NOTE: Transcripts are required at time of application). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. Qualified applicants at the GS-10 level will describe in their resume at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade withexperience with Computer Aided Design and Drafting in such systems as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and building information modeling (BIM) to support architects and engineers for civil works building and infrastructure projects; and completing rudimentary calculations, on site investigations, taking measurements, making sketches, and revising models. This experience is equivalent to the GS-09 level in federal service.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ 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

A Relocation Incentive may be considered. A Recruitment Incentive may be considered. Enhanced Leave Accrual may be considered. Advanced Rate of pay may be considered. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade. 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 Career Program position aligned under the ???????Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.