Engineering Technician

U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command•Tooele Army Depot, UT

About The Position

This Direct Hire Authority solicitation recruits qualified candidates for a competitive-service position supporting the Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities. The Engineering Technician develops and completes projects involving construction, remodeling, alteration, repair, and maintenance of facilities throughout TEAD. The role prepares project packages, designs, specifications, drawings, estimates, and contract documentation for buildings and utility infrastructure, and supports projects from initial planning through final acceptance. The technician also monitors contractor work, reviews submittals, performs quality assurance inspections, coordinates multiple projects, and helps ensure compliance with applicable codes and contract requirements. The position is in the Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program and is aligned with the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate. Promotion potential is from GS-09 to GS-10 and then GS-11 after meeting regulatory requirements. Multiple positions may be filled. A one-year probationary period is required. Payment of permanent change of station costs is not authorized.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience interpreting prints and specifications to lay out or install utility systems; inspecting and testing systems to correct deficiencies and ensure code compliance; and using computer applications to produce official correspondence, record technical data, and prepare inspection reports or related documentation.
Specialized experience must be equivalent to work performed at the GS-08 level; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Applicants must provide a resume clearly describing relevant experience. Transcripts are required if qualifying based on education.
Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
A one-year probationary period is required, and continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive facilities engineering project packages for construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of real property buildings and utility infrastructure.
Prepare technical designs, detailed specifications, and CAD/GIS layout drawings for building utility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural elements.
Calculate government cost estimates, material take-offs, labor projections, and bid schedules for competitive multi-trade construction contracts.
Modify existing architectural and engineering design plans to address site constraints, improve energy or operational efficiency, meet ADA accessibility standards, or adjust to utility load requirements.
Serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), monitor on-site contractor operations, evaluate contractor submittals for approval, and conduct quality assurance inspections against contract specifications.
Coordinate technical requirements across multiple projects, resolve field discrepancies, ensure compliance with building and safety codes, and track project execution through final acceptance.

Benefits

Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and candidates should contact the hiring agency for details.

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