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: This is a developmental Engineering Technician position with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Dam Safety Production Center (DSPC). This position will be filled at either the GS-11, GS-10, or GS-09 grade level.

Duties

• Designs, plans, and estimates complete engineering projects for execution by the Districts and DSPC.
• Resolves specification and design problems.
• Coordinates with the project lead and the DSPC quality manager on the reviews to be conducted by engineers, architects, and other technicians.
• Serve as DSPC Computer Aided Design (CAD), Building Information Model (BIM), Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) integrator and graphical automation program adminstrator.

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-11: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in at least two (2) of the following areas: (1) Engineering Design, assisting in the development of plans, drawings, or cost estimates for civil works projects; and/or (2) Engineering Technical Systems, using computer-aided design (CAD), Building Information Modeling (BIM), or similar software to develop project deliverables; and/or (3) Project Coordination, reviewing project documents or coordinating with project delivery team to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with standards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Specialized Experience for GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in at least two (2) of the following areas: (1) Applying engineering principles to assist with developing plans, drawings, or cost estimates for civil works projects with limited modifications; (2) Using engineering software such as CAD or BIM to complete assigned portions of project deliverables; or (3) Performing reviews of technical documents for adherence to standards under general supervision. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Specialized Experience for GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in at least two (2) of the following areas: (1) Following established methods to perform routine technical work in support of engineering projects (such as revising drawings or calculating quantities); (2) Using basic functions of engineering software such as CAD to modify existing drawings; or (3) Gathering technical data or performing assigned tasks in support of project coordination. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). 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. 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-09, or GS-08)

Education

Note: 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. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only. 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 an Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Constructions, Analysis, Infrastructure and Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. A Relocation Incentive may be authorized for current Federal employees. 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.