Engineering Technician

Summary

This position is with the Mechanical Design Section. We provide a broad range of mechanical design services for heavy hoist machinery, fish facilities, pumps/piping systems, and more. The full performance level of this position is responsible for CADD utilizing Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, and some Building Information Modeling BIM utilizing Revit to support engineers through model management 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 standard methods and techniques.
• 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 Autodesk Inventor and/or Revit to support architects and engineers on Civil Works building and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain CADD/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 operations personnel to investigate discrepancies and obtain critical technical parameters.
• Incorporate models from multiple platforms into a single model.
• Manage workstation operations, perform secure file backups/archives, execute data transfers, and train professional staff in core Autodesk software operations.
• Execute limited-scope design segments, perform rudimentary technical calculations, and conduct product research under professional engineering supervision.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/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. 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 (CADD) software, preparing and updating drawing sheets 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. Time in Grade Requirement for placement at the GS-07: 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). 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 Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software preparing and updating complete sets of drawings for construction contract documents from engineering sketches and selecting, rejecting, and interpreting data based on knowledge of design intent. This experience is equivalent to the GS-07 level in federal service. 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. Time in Grade Requirement for placement at the GS-08: 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). 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 (CADD) in Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks AutoCAD, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) such as Revit to support architects and engineers for Civil Works building and infrastructure projects. My experience also includes maintaining CADD and BIM models. 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. Time in Grade Requirement for placement at the GS-09: 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). 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 with experience with Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) in such systems as Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks, AutoCAD and building information modeling (BIM) such as Revit, to support architects and engineers for Civil Works building and infrastructure projects. My experience also includes rudimentary calculations, conducting product research under professional engineering supervision, and incorporating models from multiple platforms into a single model. This experience is equivalent to the GS-09 level in federal service. Time in Grade Requirement for placement at the GS-10: 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).

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

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 The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. 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. You may claim Military Spouse preference. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level. 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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. 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. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade. 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/ 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. 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