Engineering Technician

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Louisville, KY

19d

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to competitive-service positions. The Engineering Technician coordinates contract actions between District Field Sites and the Contracting office, including requests for services or products and related performance work statements and scopes of work. Management may select candidates at any of the announced grade levels.

At the full performance level, the position prepares plans, specifications, and scopes of work for field activities involving service, supply, and construction contracts. It reviews designs and scopes of work created with Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) and Geospatial Information Services (GIS) software; performs pre-award and/or post-award contract functions; and provides technical support to field sites to execute designs according to established quality standards, schedules, and budgets.

The position conducts regular technical inspections of navigation and flood risk management facilities, including measuring components, visually inspecting their condition, and making qualitative assessments. It uses troubleshooting and data-recording tools, analyzes collected information to identify trends and areas of concern, and applies knowledge of Locks and Dams and flood risk management projects to support project engineers. The technician coordinates technical advice and guidance from project engineers, project and office personnel, construction inspectors, and others concerning fabrication, maintenance, and repair. It also supports field-site teams and helps project staff develop technical skills in scope development, project planning, and contract administration.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the duration of employment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• For GS-08, qualify through one year of specialized experience conducting non-routine maintenance and construction activities involving buildings, dams, or other flood control facilities; preparing plans and reports documenting maintenance progress; and maintaining inspection-report files; or through the stated graduate education or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• For GS-09, qualify through one year of specialized experience developing and coordinating extensive maintenance and construction activities involving buildings, dams, or other flood control facilities; documenting maintenance progress; maintaining inspection-report files; and using automated software to enter maintenance updates; or through the stated graduate education or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• For GS-10, qualify through one year of specialized experience preparing scopes of work and project management plans for maintenance and repair projects, reviewing designs and scopes of work developed using CADD and GIS software, and assisting with inspections of maintenance and repair service work.
• For GS-11, qualify through one year of specialized experience preparing, reviewing, and coordinating scopes of work and project management plans for maintenance and repair projects; reviewing designs and scopes of work developed using CADD and GIS software; and conducting field inspections to document and report findings and ensure quality-control measures and standards are met.
• Applicants qualifying based on education must provide transcripts. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program or receive full credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period, subject to written certification that continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans, specifications, and scopes of work for field activities associated with service, supply, and construction contracts.
• Review designs and scopes of work developed using CADD and GIS software.
• Perform pre-award and/or post-award functions for supply, service, and construction contracts.
• Provide technical support to field sites to execute designs in accordance with quality standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Inspect navigation and flood risk management facilities, including measuring components and conducting visual and qualitative condition assessments.
• Use troubleshooting and data-recording tools; compile and analyze data to identify trends and areas of concern.
• Apply technical knowledge of Locks and Dams and flood risk management projects to assist project engineers during project preparation.
• Coordinate technical advice and guidance concerning fabrication, maintenance, and repair.
• Provide technical guidance to field sites in coordination with engineering teams and project engineers supporting maintenance and repair projects.
• Assist project staff in developing technical skills related to scope-of-work development, project planning, and contract administration.

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.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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