Engineering Technician (Civil)
About The Position
Serve as a Civil Engineering Technician in the Baltimore District Construction Division, providing comprehensive technical and administrative support across military construction (MILCON), civil works, reimbursable, and non-appropriated fund contracts. Review contract technical submittals and interpret civil engineering drawings, plans, and specifications to help ensure contract compliance. Conduct on-site surveillance of civil materials and verify completion of contract close-out actions. Communicate discrepancies and recommend solutions, provide progress information to the Area Office, and advise leadership on consistent contract administration procedures.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- One year of specialized experience processing and understanding government purchase card requirements, processing functions within the Corps of Engineer Financial Management System (CEFMS) or a similar financial management system, and preparing correspondence for signature; or one full year of graduate-level education in a relevant field; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
- Possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- Successful completion of a background investigation and any required suitability or fitness determination.
Responsibilities
- Review contract technical submittals, including shop drawings, catalog cuts, materials certificates, and test reports, for compliance with contract specifications; recommend approval or disapproval to the contracting officer.
- Interpret civil engineering drawings, project plans, and specifications to verify that materials and work methods meet contract engineering standards.
- Perform on-site surveillance to verify the correct application and installation of specific civil materials.
- Verify completion of contract close-out actions, including final payrolls, liquidated damages, tax exemptions, and claim releases.
- Communicate problems and discrepancies and recommend solutions.
- Provide progress information to the Area Office.
- Advise leadership on the consistency of contract administration procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.
- A relocation incentive may be authorized, subject to agency determination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
