Engineering Technician (Engineering Technician)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Tucson, AZ

5d

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, and prepares computer-aided drawings for submission to the regional office for approval and funding. The role also involves furnishing employees and inmates with additional instructions about work steps and assisting 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 other duties and are performed regularly and on a recurring basis.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Specialized experience must be in or related to the position and demonstrate qualifications to perform its duties successfully.
• Qualifying experience may include technical work in drafting, surveying, construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems.
• Trade or craft experience may qualify when it provides intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents, including substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities.
• 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 cost, and estimating work to be performed.
• There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Successful completion of pre-employment and panel interviews, urinalysis, physical examination, background investigation, NCIC screening, and credit check is required.
• Applicants not currently working in an institution must complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic violence convictions to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
• Applicants must meet applicable Selective Service requirements.

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 locally performed shop work funded by the institution.
• 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 with 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