Engineering Technician

Air Combat Command • Grand Forks AFB, ND

11h

About The Position

The primary purpose of the position is to perform nonprofessional architectural and engineering work in functions such as plan development, design, inspections, drafting, and some surveying and equipment/material testing. This role involves monitoring and controlling segments of project plans and specifications during their planning, programming, and design phases. The technician will maintain surveillance over complex construction projects and landscape service contracts, create basic sustainment, repair, and maintenance (SRM) project plans and specifications, and complete inspections and analysis of existing horizontal and vertical structures. Additionally, the role requires developing and preparing engineering plans, drawings, and designs using the latest Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) equipment and techniques.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Work may require travel for any distance on any type aircraft or scheduled/non-scheduled flights.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.
• Incumbent is required to complete quality assurance program (QAP) training.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts, methods, and techniques of engineering principles relating to complex construction practices and procedures sufficient to carry out projects of unusual difficulty and complexity dealing with sophisticated mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of construction techniques sufficient to interpret and explain contract specifications and requirements, and assist contractors in meeting them.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and structural aspects of major construction projects, their installation, operation, and functional requirements sufficient to determine coordination required to ensure all design considerations have been addressed.
• Knowledge of engineering and architectural plans and specifications sufficient to read and interpret construction requirements.
• Knowledge of materials, workmanship, and construction work along with the installation of various systems to confirm construction requirements are being met.
• Knowledge of testing instruments and construction equipment to check elevations, etc., as necessary for compliance with construction documents.
• Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry sufficient to compute construction costs.
• Knowledge of safety practices in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of drafting/mapping techniques utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and software to allow for accurate placement of features associated with maps, design, and as-built drawings.
• Knowledge of computer based software programs to create and maintain records and reports regarding construction progress.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of engineering principles relating to construction practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and structural aspects of construction projects.
• Knowledge of inspection (Building, Mechanical, Electrical and Fire) and safety practices and procedures in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of engineering and architectural plans and specification to read and interpret construction requirements.
• Ability to apply mathematical formulas to compute construction costs, negotiate changes to contracts, and use computer-based programs to record and maintain information involving these activities.
• Ability to prepare original and complex drawings using CAD/GIS and peripheral graphic design software and to accomplish difficult drafting/mapping assignments that are neat, accurate, appropriately dimensioned and arranged, utilizing the methods and techniques of drafting to meet applicable drawing standards.
• Skill in operating and maintaining reproduction machines such as large-scale plotters, scanners, and copiers.
• Knowledge of global positioning systems (GPS) and conventional surveying methods, equipment and techniques in the measurement or determination of distances, elevations, areas, angles, land boundaries and other features of the earth's surface.
• Ability to plan, conduct, and record site/facility surveys and inspections.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Accredited classes or certificates desired.
• Certifications are desired.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and controls segments of project plans and specifications during their planning, programming and design.
• Maintains surveillance over complex construction projects.
• Maintains surveillance over landscape service contracts.
• Creates basic sustainment, repair and maintenance (SRM) project plans and specifications.
• Completes inspections and analysis of existing horizontal and vertical structures.
• Develops and prepares engineering plans, drawings and designs using the latest Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) equipment and techniques.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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