Engineering Technician

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

This is a developmental Engineering Technician position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Dam Safety Production Center (DSPC). It is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the competitive service, and will be filled at the GS-11, GS-10, or GS-09 grade level. The position designs, plans, and estimates engineering projects for execution by Districts and DSPC; resolves specification and design problems; and coordinates project reviews with project leads and the DSPC quality manager. The technician also serves as DSPC’s CAD, BIM, GPS, and GIS integrator and graphical automation program administrator.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the specialized-experience requirements using experience alone; education cannot substitute for experience.
• For GS-11: One year of specialized experience in at least two areas: engineering design for civil works plans, drawings, or cost estimates; use of CAD, BIM, or similar systems for project deliverables; or project-document review or project-delivery coordination for technical accuracy and standards compliance. This experience is typical of the next lower GS-10 level.
• For GS-10: One year of specialized experience in at least two areas: applying engineering principles to develop civil works plans, drawings, or cost estimates with limited modifications; using CAD or BIM to complete assigned project deliverables; or reviewing technical documents for standards compliance under general supervision. This experience is typical of the next lower GS-09 level.
• For GS-09: One year of specialized experience in at least two areas: performing routine engineering support work using established methods, such as revising drawings or calculating quantities; using basic CAD functions to modify existing drawings; or gathering technical data or performing assigned project-coordination tasks. This experience is typical of the next lower GS-08 level.
• Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10, GS-09, or GS-08).
• Obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• A suitability or fitness determination may be required based on a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and estimate complete engineering projects for execution by the Districts and DSPC.
• Resolve specification and design problems.
• Coordinate with the project lead and DSPC quality manager on reviews conducted by engineers, architects, and other technicians.
• Serve as the DSPC CAD, BIM, GPS, and GIS integrator and graphical automation program administrator.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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