Engineering Technician (Civil)

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

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This Engineering Technician (Civil), GS-0802-6/7/8/9/10/11, position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Southwestern Division, Tulsa District, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The position is in the Navigation Section, Technical Support Branch, Operations Division, and may be filled at any grade level from GS-06 through GS-11.

The technician performs technical engineering activities and staff services for District Projects and the Arkansas River Navigation System. The role supports Civil Maintenance Support Section engineers with technical guidance and coordination of work activities. It also prepares or oversees the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for materials, equipment, and services.

The position plans and oversees hydrographic surveys and is accountable for surveys on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, including planning, scheduling, operations, and final products for project condition surveys, dredging operations, and other requested surveys.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet one of the listed employment authority categories and provide documentation proving eligibility.
• GS-06: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, including assisting with repairs and maintenance projects for civil works projects or facilities.
• GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06, including assisting with preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for civil works projects; or one full year of graduate-level education in an appropriate engineering, construction, industrial technology, or related field; or an eligible combination of experience and graduate education totaling 100% of the requirement.
• GS-08: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 supporting inspections of civil works and navigation projects, or providing design and budget guidance to engineers.
• GS-09: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-08 maintaining equipment records in Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Systems (FEMS) or similar systems and reviewing plans and designs for alignment with project requirements; or a master's or equivalent degree, two full years of graduate education leading to such a degree in an appropriate field, or an eligible combination of experience and education.
• GS-10: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 performing at least two of the following: reviewing hydrographic survey development and preparation for accuracy and project completion; maintaining a survey vessel and performing preventative maintenance on navigation-related equipment; or resolving computer hardware and software problems.
• GS-11: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-10 providing civil maintenance support, technical guidance, and project/navigation-system work coordination; coordinating CADD, GIS, and hydrographic survey design plan support for civil works mission and budget needs; and overseeing hydrographic survey plans, schedules, budgets, and final products.
• Applicants who have held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or receive full credit from an accredited U.S. college or university; transcripts may be required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.
• Applicants qualifying based on education must provide transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering activities and staff services for District Projects and the Arkansas River Navigation System.
• Support Civil Maintenance Support Section engineers with technical guidance and coordination of work activities.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for materials, equipment, and services for assigned work activities.
• Plan and oversee hydrographic surveys on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.
• Oversee the planning, scheduling, operation, and final product of hydrographic surveys for project condition surveys, dredging operations, and other requested surveys.
• Meet the grade-specific specialized experience requirements, which vary by grade and include civil works maintenance, project support, inspections, plans and designs, equipment records, hydrographic surveys, survey-vessel maintenance, computer support, and coordination of CADD, GIS, survey design, budgets, and survey products.

Benefits

• The job announcement describes a comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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