Engineering Technician (Civil)

Summary

About the Position: Fort Carson, known as the "Mountain Post," is a premier U.S. Army installation located just south of Colorado Springs, Colorado, primarily within El Paso County. Spanning roughly 140,000 acres (with training access extending to the 235,000-acre Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site), it is highly regarded for its high-altitude, mountainous training environment.

Duties

• Designs, plans, and estimates complete civil engineering projects, for execution by contract, or Troop Construction, which range from single-scope projects of limited size to larger projects which impact on other specialties.
• Modifies or adapts standard guides, techniques and procedures to resolve problems.
• Provides statistical/narrative analysis on the most economical and feasible type of construction, types of materials, location, etc.
• Develops complete working drawings and specifications according to established standards.
• Reviews and monitors assigned projects through all stages of development.
• Coordinates civil engineering projects and studies assigned to A-E firms, the Corps of Engineers, or other design service and construction activities, from assignment of the project to acceptance of construction.
• Develops project scope or work criteria and presents data to design agency to ensure designer has complete understanding of project scope.
• Prepares cost estimates of the hours and miscellaneous expenses the design firm should reasonably use to properly complete the project.
• Coordinates the review to be conducted by engineers, architects and other engineers.
• Researches and provides solutions for technical work requests submitted by others regarding civil engineering problems by striving to ensure compliance with existing systems and optimum maintainability and efficiency.
• Keeps current with industry practices and maintains a working knowledge of Fort Carson's infrastructure assets and systems.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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: In-Service Applicants: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with tasks such as cost estimating, cost breakdown, or working with contractors/suppliers on project completion. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Or Specialized Experience: Other Applicants: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with tasks such as cost estimating, cost breakdown, or working with contractors/suppliers on project completion; and writing, administering, or enforcing contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Time in Grade Requirement: In-Service Applicants: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Time in Grade Requirement: Other Applicants: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10).

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. 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. 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/ 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. This position is obligated to an employee who has statutory restoration rights based on active military service, compensable injury or disability when fully recovered, return rights based on having served on an overseas tour(s), etc. In accordance with 5 CFR 353 or AR 690-300, Chapter 352, the previous incumbent has reemployment rights to this position. When an obligated position is filled, the selected employee is required to sign an agreement acknowledging that this position is obligated. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 3 years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.