Engineering Technician

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Norfolk, VA

19d

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. Under the direction of the District Logistics Manager, the Engineering Technician is responsible for addressing issues associated with facilities at the District and any ancillary facilities assigned to it. The position prepares drawings, specifications, cost estimates, scopes of work, studies, reports, and correspondence; reviews engineering designs; and supports project design and leadership. The role requires one year of specialized experience, including engineering methods and procedures, cost estimating, project management planning, service-contract coordination, and oversight of machinery and equipment maintenance. The position requires lifting up to 25 pounds and temporary duty or business travel 33% of the time. Appointment may be subject to a background investigation and a one-year probationary period. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. A confidential financial disclosure report is required upon entry and annually thereafter.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience, including using engineering methods, principles, and work techniques to advise on or resolve procedural issues; developing cost estimates; integrating facility functions into a comprehensive Project Management Plan; coordinating service contracts; and overseeing maintenance of machinery, operating equipment, and tools.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
Temporary duty or business travel requirement of 33% of the time.
Completion of a background investigation if required by the suitability or fitness determination.
Completion of a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the applicable requirements.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare drawings, specifications, and supporting documents for advertised or negotiated procurements.
Prepare detailed cost estimates for project funding, bid evaluation, and contract modifications.
Prepare comprehensive scopes of work for architect-engineer services when needed to supplement in-house capabilities, and manage that work.
Review engineering designs prepared by architect-engineer firms.
Prepare studies, reports, correspondence, and specifications related to design and project leadership responsibilities.
Evaluate design objectives, identify and sequence tasks for economical and efficient project design and performance, and consider relevant influences.
Use engineering methods, principles, and work techniques to advise on or resolve procedural issues.
Integrate facility functions—including engineering and design, cost engineering, construction, real estate, contracting, and other commitments—into comprehensive project management plans.
Coordinate service contracts.
Provide oversight for maintenance of machinery, operating equipment, and tools.