ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: You will assist engineering staff in the development of complex preliminary and final designs for mechanical or civil engineering features of navigation and flood risk management, recreation projects, and/or military (i.e. barracks, maintenance shops, training center, office buildings). Responsibilities Assist engineering staff in the development of complex preliminary and final designs for structural engineering features of navigation and flood control projects, local flood protection, hydraulic piping systems, and mechanical power systems. Using information in the form of sketches, notes, or verbal instructions from engineers the incumbent will assemble and integrate pertinent information into the work assignment. Develop advanced 3-dimensional models of structural features using CADD software and assists others in using these models for plan presentation. Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the capabilities, operating characteristics, and functions of a variety of software packages for the CADD system. Using office automation software, assist in the preparation of support documents relating to technical studies or specification and design submissions using drafts of preliminary designs. Convert various engineering and technical data and measurements into forms usable by engineers through use of computer aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. For GS-7: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing technical work such as drafting, utilizing survey data to develop grading plans; and developing details based on engineering sketches. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). For GS-8: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing technical work such as drafting, utilizing survey data to develop grading plans; developing details based on engineering sketches; and organizing drawing sets to support project solicitation packages. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). For GS-9: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes making technical recommendations based on preliminary data interpretation and test results; converting various engineering and technical data and measurements into forms usable by engineers through use of computer aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). For GS-10: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing support to engineers and technical staff in the preparation of project plans, specifications or schedules; performing project inspections and reporting on their findings; converting various engineering and technical data and measurements into forms usable by engineers through use of computer aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). For GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing project plans, specifications or schedules; reviewing the work of others for QA/QC; providing written or oral reports with recommendations for modification, correction, or preventive maintenance; and developing advanced 3-dimensional models of mechanical or civil features using CADD software. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Education Additional Information Relocation/Recruitment/Retention/Student Loan Repayment incentive(s) MAY BE authorized to highly qualified candidate. Must sign a service agreement if incentive(s) is/are authorized. 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. 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 position. 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 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.

Created: 2024-10-19