Engineering Technician (Civil)

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Carson, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician (Civil) designs, plans, and estimates civil engineering projects for execution by contract or Troop Construction. Projects range from limited single-scope work to larger projects that may affect other specialties. The role adapts standard guides, techniques, and procedures to resolve problems and analyzes economical and feasible construction approaches, materials, and locations. It develops working drawings and specifications, and reviews and monitors projects throughout their development.

The position coordinates civil engineering projects and studies assigned to architecture-engineering firms, the Corps of Engineers, or other design and construction organizations, from project assignment through construction acceptance. It develops project scopes and work criteria, communicates project requirements to design agencies, and estimates the design firms’ reasonable labor hours and miscellaneous expenses. It coordinates reviews by engineers, architects, and other specialists, and researches technical work requests to provide solutions that support compliance with existing systems, maintainability, and efficiency. The incumbent keeps current with industry practices and maintains working knowledge of Fort Carson’s infrastructure assets and systems.

The position is based at Fort Carson, a U.S. Army installation near Colorado Springs, Colorado. It requires a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations, a valid state driver’s license, and operation of motor vehicles not exceeding one ton. Temporary duty or business travel is required 5% of the time. The position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade for up to three years, with certain extensions possible; it may be made permanent without further competition. The position is obligated, and the selected employee must sign an acknowledgment agreement.

Requirements

• In-Service Applicants: One year of specialized experience assisting with cost estimating, cost breakdown, or working with contractors or suppliers on project completion; experience is typical of the GS-09 level.
• Other Applicants: One year of specialized experience assisting with cost estimating, cost breakdown, or working with contractors or suppliers on project completion, and writing, administering, or enforcing contracts; experience is typical of the GS-10 level.
• In-Service Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
• Other Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10).
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• A pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations are required to ensure the ability to perform the duties.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license from one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions.
• Must be able to operate motor vehicles not exceeding one ton in the performance of duties.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Resume must clearly describe relevant experience; transcripts are required if qualifying based on education.
• Only applicants who meet one of the stated employment authority categories are eligible to apply and must provide proof of eligibility.
• The selected employee must sign an agreement acknowledging that the position is obligated.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and estimate civil engineering projects for execution by contract or Troop Construction.
• Adapt standard guides, techniques, and procedures to resolve problems.
• Analyze and provide recommendations on economical and feasible construction types, materials, and locations.
• Develop working drawings and specifications in accordance with established standards.
• Review and monitor assigned projects through all stages of development.
• Coordinate projects and studies assigned to A-E firms, the Corps of Engineers, or other design and construction organizations from assignment through acceptance of construction.
• Develop project scopes and work criteria and provide project data to design agencies.
• Estimate the labor hours and miscellaneous expenses that design firms should reasonably need to complete projects.
• Coordinate project reviews by engineers, architects, and other specialists.
• Research technical work requests and provide solutions for civil engineering problems, supporting compliance with existing systems and optimal maintainability and efficiency.
• Keep current with industry practices and maintain working knowledge of Fort Carson infrastructure assets and systems.
• Operate motor vehicles not exceeding one ton in the performance of duties.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed