Engineering Technician

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Polk, LA

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About The Position

This Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation recruits qualified candidates for appointment to the competitive service. The position serves as a Project Manager, integrating approved projects and validated customer requirements into a comprehensive execution plan coordinated with contributing agencies, organizations, and functional elements.

The incumbent manages facilities works and military construction projects, coordinating planning, engineering, design, construction, and other technical functions. The work requires applying engineering and construction project management principles, practices, guidelines, precedents, and methods to resolve conflicts and controversial issues.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, including coordinating the planning, engineering, design, and construction of assigned military projects; coordinating project reports, construction budgets, or project schedule forecasts; and controlling project budgets and schedules.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license from a U.S. state or possession to operate vehicles.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Must submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period unless previously meeting the applicable requirements.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Integrate approved projects and validated customer requirements into a comprehensive execution plan coordinated with contributing agencies, organizations, and functional elements.
• Manage multiple facilities works and military construction projects.
• Coordinate project planning, engineering, design, construction, and other technical functions.
• Resolve conflicts and settle controversial issues.
• Apply project management principles and techniques.
• Coordinate project reports, construction budgets, or project schedule forecasts.
• Control project budgets and schedules.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations may be authorized for candidates new to Federal service.
• Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized, subject to eligibility and funding.

What This Job Offers

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