Engineering Technician (Civil)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Corona, CA

30d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as an engineering technician responsible for performing change order and claim evaluation work of broad scope and complexity with the Dam Safety Construction Area Office located in Corona, California. Recruitment incentives, including student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified candidates. This position is developmental to the full performance GS-11 grade. At the full performance grade, the employee will: Prepare design revisions to plans, specifications and cost estimates, or independently evaluate those prepared by others (i.e. project engineers, mechanical/electrical specialists, suppliers solutions). Assist with change orders for a variety of projects requiring considerable adaptation of precedents or designs. Review contractor proposals and/or user requests for additions, deletions, modifications, or other contract changes. Prepare construction cost estimates and documentation of contract modifications and negotiations. Conduct technical and management analyses of construction contract claims.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• You may be expected to travel for this position up to 20% of the time.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• 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
• 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
• Minimum Qualifications for GS-0802:
• GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) reviewing construction schedules and modifications using management and financial systems; and 2) providing administrative and technical guidance to project personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
• OR Education: One full academic year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or another closely related field of study.
• 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%.
• GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes performing a variety of contract administration duties such as processing contractor progress payment requests and submittals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
• OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or another closely related field of study.
• 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%.
• GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) supporting higher graded technicians in performing contract administration for construction projects; and 2) providing technical support for engineers. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).
• OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a degree such as Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or another closely related field of study.
• 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%.
• GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) performing contract administration for construction projects, 2) assisting in reviewing cost estimates, and 3) preparing Quality Assurance (QA) reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
• GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) performing contract administration for construction projects; 2) developing, and reviewing cost estimates; and 3) preparing Quality Assurance (QA) reports; and 4) utilizing financial platforms and/or contract administrative systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).
• For the GS-10 and GS-11 positions, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• 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 for GS-07; GS-07 for GS-08; GS-08 for GS-09; GS-09 for GS-10; and GS-10 for GS-11).
• 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.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment incentives, including student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design revisions to plans, specifications and cost estimates, or independently evaluate those prepared by others (i.e. project engineers, mechanical/electrical specialists, suppliers solutions).
• Assist with change orders for a variety of projects requiring considerable adaptation of precedents or designs.
• Review contractor proposals and/or user requests for additions, deletions, modifications, or other contract changes.
• Prepare construction cost estimates and documentation of contract modifications and negotiations.
• Conduct technical and management analyses of construction contract claims.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level