Engineering Technician

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to competitive-service positions. The Engineering Technician works under the general supervision of the Chief, Survey Section, collaborating with engineers, scientists, and other professionals to deliver surveying engineering spatial data products and services. The role provides professional, technical, and administrative support for real-time acquisition of hydrographic, topographic, and geodetic survey data. It provides technical expertise and direction for survey data used in plans and specifications, engineering and design, and contractor quality assurance. The technician may serve as, or assist, a Contracting Officer’s Representative for Architect-Engineer contracts involving surveying task orders and other procurements. The role also uses surveying, CADD, HYPACK, and geographic information system expertise to produce surveying engineering products and services, and assesses training needs while mentoring and training lower-grade engineers and technicians. The position requires outdoor work that may involve standing, climbing, and walking over rugged terrain, as well as travel that may be as much as 10% of the year. The incumbent must operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid state driver’s license, and must participate in the Hearing Conservation Program, including pre-employment, annual, and pre-termination audiograms. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience collecting topographic or hydrographic surveys in various environments and conditions, verifying survey accuracy, and planning survey procedures.
Qualifying experience must be met through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Operate a motor vehicle as required by the position.
Comply with safety regulations, occupational safety and health standards, and other safety directives and orders.
Participate in the Hearing Conservation Program and undergo pre-employment, annual, and pre-termination audiograms.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
A one-year probationary period is required.

Responsibilities

Provide professional, technical, and administrative support for real-time acquisition of hydrographic, topographic, and geodetic survey data.
Provide technical expertise and direction in acquiring surveying engineering data used in plans and specifications, engineering and design, and contractor quality assurance.
Serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative or assist the COR for Architect-Engineer contracts requiring surveying task orders and other procurements.
Use surveying, CADD, HYPACK software, and geographic information system expertise to produce surveying engineering products and services.
Assess training requirements for lower-grade engineers and technicians, and mentor and train them in surveying and the use of CADD, HYPACK software, and geographic information systems.
Travel as required to perform duties.