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Engineering Technician (Civil)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District, Operations, Readiness & Regulatory Division; Mark Twain Lake Project Office
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Summary

About the Position: The incumbent is responsible for planning and scheduling construction and maintenance activities and receives little direction from the supervisor in handling day-to-day problems.

This position will be located in Monroe City, MO and will allow for situational telework only. This position is NOT eligible for full time telework.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
09/13/2023 to 09/24/2023
Salary
$62,898 to - $81,771 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 10
Location
Monroe City, MO
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 5% for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary promotion - 13 Months
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CERG235920411056
Control number
748908400

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Duties

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  • Performs field and office civil engineering technician duties associated with the construction and maintenance at the Area and Lake Management Offices.
  • Reviews plans and specifications of formal contracts to assure construction feasibility and recommends changes and/or modification in the original design if necessary.
  • Conducts site visits and conferences covering major points of contract and technical information needed by contractor to satisfactorily perform work.
  • Develops preliminary layouts, drawings, and cost estimates for major park developments and works with a variety of District elements for final plan development.
  • Develops long-range plans and preventative maintenance schedules for the continued operation and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and utilities.
  • Determines cost effective options to resolve facility maintenance needs.
  • Assures quality control and adequacy of contractor's operations and confers with contractors to obtain corrective action.
  • Reviews shop drawings, schedules, layouts, etc., to ensure that changes are in compliance with contract specifications.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement OGE-450 annually and upon entering the position.
  • Incumbent will be required to supervise or perform fire fighting duties and/or rescue people endangered by fire on Project lands. This position is, therefore, subject to random drug testing in accordance with ER 690-1-1218.
  • Required to obtain (within one year of appointment) and maintain a Corps of Engineers license for the operation of a motorboat less than 26 feet (Class A under 16 feet and/or Class 1 under 26 feet boat operator license).
  • Must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated based on site specific, job related requirements, and must maintain this license.
  • Employee is required to have an American Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR card in good standing.
  • Required to wear uniforms prescribed by Corps of Engineers.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate equipment operators certificates/licenses applicable to this position’s duties IAW EM 385-1-1.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible



In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Qualifications GS-10:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes developing service contracts and/or preventative maintenance schedules; coordinating facility and/or equipment schedules; and assisting in the development of preliminary layouts, drawings, maintenance requirements and/or cost estimates. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.


You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Building and Construction
  • Civil Engineering
  • Contracting/Procurement


Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Located in Northeast Missouri, 30 miles west of the Mississippi River and Hannibal, MO, lies the sparkling waters and lush landscape of Mark Twain Lake. Noted for its exciting recreational opportunities: boating, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, skiing, and hunting. Mark Twain Lake offers something fun for everyone within the confines of its beaches, campgrounds, trails, and lake access areas. The M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center houses a profusion of enjoyable exhibits that address these topics and many more. Two full service marinas are located on Mark Twain Lake. Numerous private facilities provide fine dining, hotel/motel accommodations and supplies for the outdoorsman.

  • Position may be filled as a temporary promotion NTE 13 months by a current Army employee. Temporary promotions may be extended up to a maximum of 5 years or be may permanent without further competition. Current Army employees that are at or above the grade level of which they are applying for, may be detailed into the position.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) #18 - Engineers & Scientists position.
  • You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
  • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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