Engineering Technician (Civil)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Fort Wainwright, AK

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About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position supporting construction and contract management and administration at a Construction Area Office. The position uses practical knowledge of engineering methods and techniques and is developmental at the GS-6/7/8 grade levels. At the GS-9 full-performance level, the incumbent reviews contract drawings and specifications for bid solicitations and contract administration; coordinates communication between contractors and Government personnel regarding requests for information, shop drawings, and submittals; reviews contractor payment estimates and office records; and establishes and maintains contract files for assigned projects throughout their life.

Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation. The position requires 10% temporary duty or business travel and the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. A one-year probationary period may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Qualification may be based on grade-specific specialized experience, graduate education, or a combination of education and experience for GS-6 through GS-8. GS-9 requires specialized experience; education cannot substitute for that experience.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Meet the applicable grade-level qualification requirements. GS-6 through GS-8 may qualify through specialized experience, relevant graduate education, or a combination of education and experience; GS-9 requires one year of specialized experience and does not permit education substitution.
• GS-6 specialized experience: one year assisting with automated systems that track project timelines, milestones, or suspenses, and helping input or maintain basic project data and financial records; alternatively, 9 semester hours of directly related graduate education or a qualifying combination.
• GS-7 specialized experience: one year maintaining automated project-tracking systems, processing and maintaining financial records or contractor payment documents, and tracking basic technical project files or document submittals; alternatively, one year of directly related graduate education or a qualifying combination.
• GS-8 specialized experience: one year using databases to gather quality-process data, prepare management reports, or track project expenditures; maintaining project timelines and organizational suspenses; and assisting in technical review of engineering or construction plans and specifications against project requirements; alternatively, 1.5 years of directly related graduate education or a qualifying combination.
• GS-9 specialized experience: one year performing quantitative and qualitative analysis of project or engineering data to support office decisions; independently reviewing technical engineering plans and specifications against established project requirements; and maintaining, analyzing, and processing fiscal documents, contractor invoices, or proposed contract changes.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to accredited U.S. education, or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

• Review contract drawings and specifications for bid solicitations and contract administration.
• Coordinate between contractor and Government personnel to receive, review, and disseminate requests for information (RFIs), shop drawings, and submittals.
• Review contractor payment estimates and records maintained in the office.
• Establish and maintain the Office of Record Contract File (OREC) and Paperless Contracting File (PCF) for assigned contracts throughout the life of the projects.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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