Engineering Technician (Civil)

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Carson, CO

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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 affecting other specialties. The position adapts standard guides, techniques, and procedures to address problems and analyzes the most economical and feasible construction types, materials, and locations. It develops working drawings and specifications to established standards and reviews and monitors projects through all stages of development.

The technician coordinates civil engineering projects and studies assigned to A-E firms, the Corps of Engineers, and other design and construction organizations, from project assignment through acceptance of construction. The role develops project scopes or work criteria, presents scope information to design agencies, estimates reasonable design-firm hours and miscellaneous expenses, and coordinates reviews by engineers, architects, and other specialists. It also researches and provides solutions to technical work requests involving civil engineering problems, supports compliance with existing systems and maintainability and efficiency goals, keeps current with industry practices, and maintains working knowledge of Fort Carson infrastructure assets and systems.

The position requires a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations, a valid state driver's license, and operation of vehicles not exceeding one ton. Temporary duty or business travel is required 5% of the time. The position may be filled as a term appointment not to exceed three years, with possible extensions under the stated conditions. It is an obligated position, and the selected employee must acknowledge this status.

Requirements

• In-service applicants: one year of specialized experience assisting with cost estimating, cost breakdowns, or working with contractors or suppliers on project completion; this experience is typical of the GS-09 level.
• Other applicants: one year of specialized experience assisting with cost estimating, cost breakdowns, or working with contractors or suppliers on project completion, and writing, administering, or enforcing contracts; this 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 GS-09 level or equivalent.
• Other applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-10 level or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license from one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions is required and must be maintained.
• Ability to meet the physical health and fitness requirements confirmed through a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations.
• Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories: 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans; Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan; Military Spouses under E.O. 13473; DoD Military Spouse Preference eligible; or Reinstatement.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A background investigation may be required for a suitability or fitness determination.

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 recommend economical and feasible construction types, materials, and locations.
• Develop complete working drawings and specifications according to established standards.
• Review and monitor assigned projects through all stages of development.
• Coordinate civil engineering projects and studies assigned to A-E firms, the Corps of Engineers, or other design and construction organizations through acceptance of construction.
• Develop project scopes or work criteria and provide project-scope information to design agencies.
• Prepare estimates of design-firm hours and miscellaneous expenses needed to complete projects.
• Coordinate reviews by engineers, architects, and other specialists.
• Research and provide solutions to technical work requests concerning civil engineering problems.
• Support compliance with existing systems and promote 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 performing duties.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service may be authorized for determining annual leave accrual rate.

What This Job Offers

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