Engineering Technician (Construction)

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command • Little Creek Amphibious Base, VA

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About The Position

You will serve as an Engineering Technician (Construction) in the Project Management and Engineering Division of NAVFAC Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic. The role oversees contractor quality assurance management programs for compliance with contract specifications, advises managers on technical aspects of engineering systems, and helps resolve difficult problems. You will apply advanced construction site management principles to resolve complex technical disputes, coordinate demanding execution schedules, and maintain alignment with structural contract criteria. The position requires maintaining working knowledge of construction quality management requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must possess and maintain a current valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
• Must obtain the required DAWIA certification in the assigned Functional Area and Tier, and meet Continuous Learning point requirements within established timeframes.
• Must wear personal protective equipment, including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience, demonstrating the specified construction and design problem-solving, engineering and construction methods, project plan review, and scheduling software experience.
• Specialized experience must be supported in the résumé.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reviews of contractor quality assurance management programs for compliance with contract specifications.
• Advise managers on technical aspects of engineering systems and discuss and resolve difficult problems.
• Apply advanced construction site management principles to resolve complex technical disputes, coordinate demanding execution schedules, and maintain alignment with structural contract criteria.
• Maintain working knowledge of requirements related to construction quality management.
• Review, assess, and resolve complex and diverse construction and design problems encountered during assigned projects.
• Assist the construction engineer with technical situations requiring extensive knowledge of engineering practices and construction methods.
• Review project plans and specifications before contract award for technical soundness, compliance with requirements, and practicability from a construction management standpoint.
• Use construction project scheduling software to track the progress of assigned projects.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Certain incentives, including recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment, may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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