Engineering Technician

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as an Engineering Technician in the areas of civil or mechanical engineering. Performs a variety of technical engineering tasks and assignments in support of Installation Directorate Sustainment (ID-S) tenants, Garrison, and customers.

Duties

• Serves as a project manager for construction and repair projects for all phases of a project, from pre-design to construction phase.
• Assists in the development of drawings, specifications, and conducts design analysis.
• Reviews and checks architectural and engineering drawings ,specifications, quantities, and costs for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with work requirements for each project.
• Formulates Scope of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Estimates (IGE), and other contract support documents, incorporating advanced technical knowledge and policy interpretation.
• Develops Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans(QASP), Performance Requirement Summaries (PRS), checklists, and reports to ensure contractor performance follows the SOW or PWS requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Specialized experience including technical work in the areas such as: drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. OR Experience in a trade or craft that work required intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents for example trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as: a Planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes or an Instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on devices fabricated. In addition to meeting one of the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Applied multi discipline knowledge to manage work from pre design through construction. Formulated and completed SOWs/PWSs, develop IGEs, prepared QA plans, and acted as a COR or technical representative. 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 (GS-11). GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service which includes: reviewed complex drawings, specifications, and cost data for accuracy and compliance. Developed portions of project packages, evaluated contractor performance, and resolved technical issues during construction. 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 (GS-10). GS-10: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes: conducted site visits, monitored contractor performance for compliance with specifications, identifying deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions. 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 (GS-09). GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service which includes: performed technical engineering or architectural duties on limited scope projects. Reviewed drawings and specifications for compliance with established requirements. 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 (GS-08). GS-08: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes: assisted with engineering or architectural projects, performed basic technical tasks such as reviewing routine drawings, specifications, or cost estimates for accuracy. 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 (GS-07). GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes: gathered data, performed straightforward research, and assisted higher graded staff with project coordination, site visits, or quality checks. 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 (GS-06). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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) Construction, Engineering, & Infrastructure Career Field 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. 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. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized Student loan repayment may be authorized Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates may be authorized.