Engineering Technician (Materials)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Winfield, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the Laboratory Manager for the Government concrete materials testing laboratory located at Lock and Dam 25, Winfield, Missouri. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel within the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain the four (4) following American Concrete Institute (ACI) certifications within two (2) years of employment: 1) Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade 1; 2) Concrete Strength Testing Technician; 3) Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1; and 4) Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Technician.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• One year of specialized experience which includes concrete and/or aggregate materials testing; assisting in laboratory operations and/or management; and administering quality assurance and/or quality control programs.
• US Citizens
• Must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Nice To Haves

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Manages, leads, plans, and provides technical oversight for field and laboratory testing of fresh and hardened concrete and concrete constituent materials.
• Plans and coordinates concrete sampling, field testing, specimen fabrication, curing, strength testing, equipment operation, data reduction, and test reporting.
• Supports Lock and Dam 25 maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction activities.
• Conducts and oversees quality-control checks, corrective actions, and documentation necessary to support reliable test results.
• Coordinates and oversees the work of laboratory staff and technicians.
• Manages laboratory equipment readiness, calibration, maintenance, supplies, and procurement requirements.
• Maintains quality records, training records, certification documentation, equipment records, proficiency-sample results, test reports, and validation-related documentation in accordance with applicable records-management requirements.
• Participates in project meetings, quality-control meetings, and specification-review conferences as assigned.

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.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

What This Job Offers

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