Engineering Technician (Civil)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Okay, OK

30d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Engineering Technician (Civil) GS-0802-7/8/9 position for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Southwestern Division, Tulsa District, Okay, Oklahoma. Position may be filled at any grade level. Duties Responsible for planning detailed phases of maintenance through construction or service contracts, hired labor, or in combination of both, and assigned contract administration and surveillance duties. Performs maintenance and construction work of a technical nature required at an operational Corps of Engineers operational lake facility including planning, coordinating, inspecting, and supervising work of contractors. Selectee collects data and prepares sketches or other design criteria to define work function for engineering personnel who are developing required plans and specifications. Utilizes computer software to develop and administer critical path management of maintenance and construction program for project office and maintain detailed equipment maintenance and utilization records. Performs routine inspection on structures to insure maintenance integrity and readiness for operation.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification.
• THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE CIVILIAN DRUG ABUSE TESTING PROGRAM. INCUMBENT IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A DA FORM 5019-R, CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR CERTAIN CIVILIAN POSITIONS IDENTIFIED AS CRITICAL UNDER THE DRUG ABUSE TESTING PROGRAM.
• 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)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• 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
• GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Preparing scopes of work which include cost estimates OR 2) Inspecting facility maintenance repairs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
• GS-08 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Administering construction and service contracts for an organization to include preparing Government estimates, reviewing designs, supporting solicitations, coordinating contract modifications, conducting contractor surveillance, or performing quality assurance.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
• GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Utilizing computer-based project-management and asset-management systems to track maintenance schedules, critical-path activities, equipment utilization, and facility-maintenance records. AND 2) Coordinating with engineering personnel, contract specialist, contractors and other agencies to resolve maintenance and construction issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (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-6/7/8).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• GS-07 Education: one full year of graduate level education in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, industrial technology, or related field.
• GS-09 Education: Master's or equivalent degree or have completed two full years of graduate level education leading to such a degree in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology.

Responsibilities

• Planning detailed phases of maintenance through construction or service contracts, hired labor, or in combination of both.
• Assigned contract administration and surveillance duties.
• Performing maintenance and construction work of a technical nature required at an operational Corps of Engineers operational lake facility including planning, coordinating, inspecting, and supervising work of contractors.
• Collecting data and preparing sketches or other design criteria to define work function for engineering personnel who are developing required plans and specifications.
• Utilizing computer software to develop and administer critical path management of maintenance and construction program for project office.
• Maintaining detailed equipment maintenance and utilization records.
• Performing routine inspection on structures to insure maintenance integrity and readiness for operation.

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.
• Review our benefits 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