Engineering Technician

Bureau of Reclamation • Boise, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is seeking an Engineering Technician in Boise, Idaho. The role supports efforts to meet increasing water demands while protecting the environment. The position is advertised at GS-09, GS-10, and GS-11, with salary ranges of $61,722–$80,243, $67,970–$88,356, and $74,678–$97,087, respectively.

The technician uses PCs, CADD, GIS, Autodesk Data Platform (ADP), and other specialized engineering software to perform engineering-oriented work. The role involves coordinating with higher-graded technicians, computer specialists, engineers, and geologists; preparing narrative explanations of calculation methods and data sources; and exercising judgment to recommend effective plans for accomplishing project objectives.

Requirements

• Meet the specialized-experience requirements for the selected grade level: one year comparable to the GS-08 level for GS-09, GS-09 for GS-10, or GS-10 for GS-11.
• For GS-09, specialized experience includes preparing general layouts for electric, civil, mechanical, and geology design drawings; using topographic data for survey drawings; performing engineering computations and checking computations by compiling and computing quantities from final drawings; and using ADP and CADD systems for engineering-oriented work.
• For GS-10, specialized experience includes using ADP and CADD systems; identifying and evaluating alternative engineering plans; extracting engineering data from records, specifications, drawings, and tabulations; working under direction when significant deviations from standard practices are needed; and preparing reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• For GS-11, specialized experience includes using PCs, CADD, GIS, and specialized engineering software; coordinating with higher-graded technicians, computer specialists, engineers, and geologists; using ADP and CADD; explaining calculation methods and data sources; and recommending effective plans to engineers.
• For GS-09, directly related graduate education may substitute for experience: two full years (54 quarter hours or 36 semester hours) of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or a directly related master's degree. An appropriate combination of education and experience may also qualify.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current Federal employee.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication, E-Verify employment verification, and any applicable probationary or trial period.
• Register for Selective Service if required (males born after December 31, 1959).
• Participate in Direct Deposit.
• Submit required evidence of education if using education to qualify; education must be from an accredited institution, and foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education.
• For current Federal employees, document work hours as required; applicants must document full-time or part-time hours on their resume to receive appropriate experience credit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and use state-of-the-art methods with PCs, CADD, GIS, and other specialized engineering software.
• Work with and maintain contacts with higher-graded technicians, computer specialists, engineers, and geologists.
• Use Autodesk Data Platform (ADP) and CADD systems to develop methods for engineering-oriented work.
• Prepare narrative statements explaining calculation methodologies and data sources as needed.
• Exercise judgment and recommend effective plans to engineers for accomplishing project purposes.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered to eligible candidates on a case-by-case basis; it is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level