Engineering Technician (Civil)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Port Arthur, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This Engineering Technician (Civil) position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division, Construction Branch, Northern Area Port Arthur Resident Office. The duty station is Port Arthur, Texas. The position is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for appointment to the competitive service.

The technician supports dredging operations, survey systems, contract administration, and marine-related investigations. The role also provides technical guidance to 2–4 technicians and coordinates and reviews their work for technical adequacy and progress.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the applicable GS-09 or GS-11 qualification requirements through specialized experience, education where allowed, or an authorized combination of experience and education.
• For GS-09, qualifying specialized experience for internal federal applicants includes collecting topographic and hydrographic survey data and reporting discrepancies, analyzing survey data using GPS software, and recommending corrective solutions for survey deficiencies.
• For GS-09, qualifying specialized experience for external applicants includes collecting survey data with electronic systems and using CADD equipment for technical and design assignments.
• For GS-09, qualifying education may include a master's or equivalent degree, or two full years of graduate-level education leading to an engineering degree; a qualifying combination of partial experience and graduate education may also be used.
• For GS-11, qualifying specialized experience for internal federal applicants includes processing complex topographic and hydrographic surveys, analyzing GPS surveys to verify vertical and horizontal control, and evaluating survey data against project specifications and quantity tabulations.
• For GS-11, qualifying specialized experience for external applicants includes processing survey data with electronic systems, using equipment capabilities for topographic and hydrographic surveys, and evaluating survey data.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as equivalent to education at an accredited U.S. institution, or receive full credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship and complete a one-year probationary period if appointed.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in preparing preliminary plans, specifications, and accompanying data sheets for dredging operations.
• Review plans and specifications for technical practicability, conformance with standards and policies, feasibility, and available funding.
• Maintain a detailed history of dredging operations and compile data for future dredging programs.
• Prepare reports, maintain record checks, and evaluate contract documents related to performance, modifications, payment estimates, completion, contract administration, and monthly and annual reporting.
• Assist with coordination, operation, and maintenance of two survey systems: land and hydrographic.
• Prepare preliminary and final CADD drawings for reports on marine accident inspections and removal of wrecks and obstructions in waterways.
• Provide technical guidance to 2–4 technicians; plan, assign, coordinate, and approve their work for technical adequacy and progress.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to position eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to regulations and agency determination.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered depending on funding and management discretion; approval and a signed service agreement are required.

What This Job Offers

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