Engineering Technician (Civil)

Summary

About the Position: This position is for an Engineering Technician (Civil) in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District. Position may be filled at the GS-07, GS-08 or GS-09.

Duties

• Establishing, collecting, editing, and processing hydrographic survey data for condition, pre-/ post-dredge surveys, post-flood surveys, engineering surveys, and scour surveys using HYPACK and associated survey software.
• Collecting and editing multibeam data using survey vessels to assure accuracy by performing appropriate overlap checks and comparisons following standardized software processes of quality assurance.
• Processing hydrographic survey data to establish and compute parameters for use in making engineering computations for yardage estimates, shoaling rates, and cross-sections.
• Serving as a field specialist on hardware and software systems used to conduct hydrographic surveys.
• Developing products from processed survey data using Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and similar software programs.
• Preparing survey reports documenting technical results of study/investigation, providing technical evaluation to team members.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education or 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. GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal Service, which includes participating in hydrographic surveys to collect data; operating hydrographic survey systems; post-processing hydrographic survey data; and assisting with specifying data needs corresponding with study objectives. OR Education: one full year of graduate level education in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, industrial technology, or related field. (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. GS-08 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service, which includes conducting hydrographic surveys while collecting data and post-processing with minimal oversight; independently operating a range of hydrographic survey systems; performing quality assurance checks on survey data; and assisting in preparation of survey plans. GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal Service, which includes leading hydrographic survey collection and post-processing of data; operating and troubleshooting hydrographic survey equipment; tracking and performing maintenance and equipment repairs; and providing quality assurance and evaluation of survey data providing guidance to lower graded employees. OR Education: Master's or equivalent degree or have completed two full years of graduate level education leading to such a degree in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology. (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. Time in Grade Requirement: 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.

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 Decision Making 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. Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position. 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 career field 18 Engineers & Scientists Position. 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. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information