Engineering Technician (Civil)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Vicksburg, MS

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About The Position

This Engineering Technician (Civil) position is with the U.S. Army Research and Development Center (ERDC), Coastal & Hydraulic Laboratory (CHL), Navigation Division Navigation Branch. The position is classified as DE-0802-04, equivalent to GS-11/12, and may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Salary ranges from $74,678 to $97,087 at GS-11 and $89,508 to $116,362 at GS-12, including applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

The technician coordinates development of statements of work, communicates with relevant stakeholders, and receives assignments with general objectives and expected results. The role independently develops detailed work plans and carries assignments through completion; reviews project issues and develops solutions; consults relevant literature and records; analyzes test data and reports findings, recommendations, and conclusions; and may direct and review project work, prepare cost estimates and progress reports, and prepare or assist with interim and final technical reports.

The position requires one year of qualifying specialized experience, a qualifying four-year engineering-related education, or an acceptable combination of education and experience. A one-year probationary period may be required. The position has a 10% temporary duty or business travel requirement and is eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM-prescribed unscheduled telework. Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience operating and/or maintaining equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, and ATVs; assisting in diagnosing issues in engines; and conducting marine operations with oceanographic instruments or systems.
• Alternatively, a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology, or at least 24 semester hours in a qualifying combination of engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics courses. If designated as a drafting specialization, at least 6 of those 24 semester hours must be in drafting.
• A qualifying combination of education and experience may be used if it totals at least 100% of the requirements.
• 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 (DE-03, GS-10).
• All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• Applicants 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.
• Applicants using foreign education must provide evidence that it has been evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or received full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Current Laboratory Demonstration Project employees must have a current average performance score of 2.5 or above to be selected for promotion, and must include their most recent performance appraisal score in their electronic resume.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of statements of work.
• Interface with and inform relevant stakeholders.
• Develop detailed work plans and carry assignments to completion using initiative.
• Review program- and project-related issues and develop and provide solutions.
• Use relevant literature and records, drawing on personal knowledge, experience, and judgment.
• Analyze test data, report results, and make recommendations and draw conclusions as appropriate.
• Direct and review project work as necessary.
• Prepare cost estimates and progress reports as necessary.
• Prepare or assist in preparing interim and final technical reports of work performed.

Benefits

• The announcement states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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