Engineering Technician (Seasonal)

National Park Service•El Portal, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician positions are seasonal roles in the Seasonal Staffing Office-Pacific West Region, Division of Facilities Management, Design and Engineering Branch. The positions are based in El Portal, California, in Yosemite National Park. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May, though it may vary based on weather, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry-on-duty date is May 2027. Positions are filled at either GS-04 or GS-05, depending on qualifications; applicants must apply for each grade they wish to be considered for. At the GS-04 level, the employee works in an assistant capacity under closer supervision. As a member of a team, the employee supports planning, design, and construction of park facility repair and rehabilitation projects. Work includes measuring existing infrastructure, entering data into databases, assessing facility and system conditions, researching and drafting design and construction details, assisting with topographic surveys and GIS mapping, developing construction cost-estimating data, and preparing technical engineering reports. GS-05 duties also include mentoring and monitoring junior employees and project management. The work environment includes a conventional office and periodic travel to project sites. Fieldwork can involve outdoor weather and park conditions, moving equipment or machinery, engine exhaust, and elevated noise. Safety precautions may include hard hats and steel-toed boots. Some physical exertion is required, including walking over uneven terrain and lifting moderately heavy items. Overtime may be required, and overnight travel may be required up to one night per month. Employees must operate a government or private motor vehicle for official duties, wear a uniform, and comply with National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance is provided.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must meet the Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
A valid driver's license is required; the employee must submit a motor vehicle operator's license and driving records from all states where they have held a valid license.
Must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
Must wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meet one of the stated education or student-employment conditions.
GS-04 experience qualification: six months of general work experience and six months of specialized work experience in relevant technical areas, or qualifying education, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
GS-04 education qualification: at least two full academic years above high school, including at least 12 semester hours in specified subjects such as engineering, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics.
GS-05 experience qualification: at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 level, or qualifying education, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
GS-05 education qualification: four full years of study toward a bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering, construction, or industrial technology field, or including at least 24 semester hours in specified technical subjects.
Applicants using education to qualify must submit transcripts; applicants using experience must document duties, employment dates, and hours worked per week in their resumes.
Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
Must be able to meet the physical and fieldwork demands described, including walking over uneven terrain and recurring lifting of moderately heavy items.

Responsibilities

Support planning, design, and construction of park facility repair and rehabilitation projects as a team member.
Measure existing infrastructure in detail and enter data into databases.
Analyze and perform condition assessments and identify deficiencies in existing facilities and systems.
Research and draft standard park design and construction details.
Assist with topographic surveys and GIS mapping.
Assist in developing a cost-estimating database to track and analyze construction costs.
Draft and edit technical engineering reports and document project work and other accomplishments.
At the GS-05 level, mentor and monitor junior-level employees.
At the GS-05 level, perform project management.