Engineering Technician (Engineering Technician)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Bruceton Mills, WV

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About The Position

The Engineering Technician plots results of field surveys and prepares them for tracing and reproduction. The technician completes plans for proposed projects, including new structures, building alterations, and shop work performed locally with institution funds. The position also completes computer-aided drawings for submission to the regional office for approval and funding. The technician provides employees and inmates with additional instructions about work steps and assists journeyman mechanics with interpreting blueprints when necessary.

As with all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over all other duties and are performed regularly and on a recurring basis.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Relevant experience may include drafting, surveying, construction estimating, and technical work in fields such as physical science, mathematics, architecture, or electrical and mechanical systems. Applicants must be proficient in applicable automated maintenance-management and computer-aided-design software. Education cannot substitute for specialized experience.

Appointment is subject to pre-employment screening, including an interview, urinalysis, physical examination, background investigation, NCIC screening, and credit check. Successful completion of a three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course in Glynco, Georgia, is required.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Specialized experience must be relevant to performing the duties of the position and may include technical work in drafting, surveying, construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems.
• Experience developing sketches and drawings of new and existing structures and rough drafts of proposed projects.
• Proficiency with automated software related to maintenance management and computer-aided design.
• Experience performing cost estimating, preparing justifications for excessive costs, and estimating work to be performed.
• Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service requirements.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment interview, urinalysis, physical examination, background investigation, NCIC screening, and credit check.
• Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course in Glynco, Georgia, is required.
• Applicants seeking CTAP or ICTAP selection priority must meet the program's eligibility criteria, be rated well-qualified, and submit the required supporting documentation.
• An applicant above the maximum entry age of 36 for an original appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution must submit an SF-50 verifying prior federal law-enforcement coverage; qualified preference-eligible veterans may be exempt.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies is helpful as a measure of the technician's quality of experience.

Responsibilities

• Plot results of field surveys and prepare them for tracing and reproduction.
• Complete plans for proposed projects, including new structures, building alterations, and shop work performed locally with institution funds.
• Prepare computer-aided drawings for submission to the regional office for approval and funding.
• Provide employees and inmates with additional instructions about work steps.
• Assist journeyman mechanics in interpreting blueprints when necessary.
• Maintain institutional security, with correctional responsibilities taking precedence over other duties.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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