Engineering Technician (Civil)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Vandenberg AFB, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Southern California Area Office, Vandenberg AFB Resident Office. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Area Engineer, who establishes overall objectives and provides guidance on policy, controversial, and precedent-setting matters. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized if found to be in the best interest of the Government. The duties involve applying practical knowledge of contract administration principles and practices, as well as construction methods and techniques to accomplish assignments. Projects within the boundaries of the Construction Division support Civil Works and Military Construction programs, the Interagency and International program, and the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) program. The civil works program consists of a wide variety of projects from routine stream bank protection to the construction of fully developed flood diversion and protection structures. Military construction projects involve projects ranging from repaving parking lots to the construction of new and remodel/retrofit of building projects for the upgrade of Army and Air Force facilities. Construction is performed under rigid completion schedules and requires strict adherence to safety standards.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Valid State-Issued Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.
• Must possess and maintain, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, a warrant for COR authority.
• The use of personal protective equipment such as hard hats, steel-toed boots is required.
• Occasional job site visits are required.
• Field visits involve walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces at the construction sites.
• Incumbent must also be aware when work involves hazardous material or safe zones.
• US Citizens
• One year of specialized experience which includes 1) performing a variety of contract administration duties, such as preparing change requests and construction cost estimates for military or civil works construction projects; 2) performing field engineering duties to include quality assurance (QA) checks; and 3) reviewing contractors' proposals.
• 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

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Responsibilities

• Applies a practical knowledge of contract administration principles and practices, as well as construction methods and techniques to accomplish assignments.
• Performs a variety of contract administration duties, such as preparing change requests and construction cost estimates for military or civil works construction projects.
• Performs field engineering duties to include quality assurance (QA) checks.
• Reviews contractors' proposals.

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.
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What This Job Offers

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