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Engineering Technician (Civil) - Direct Hire Virtual Career Fair

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
New York District, Operations Division
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies.

Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Interested applicants review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
05/16/2023 to 05/31/2023
Salary
$44,057 to - $86,780 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 5 - 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Jersey City, NJ
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel 20% or less for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
9
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NEFS233162645720HWF
Control number
725270500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

The Public - US Citizens

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Duties

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  • Provide on-site inspection of a variety of projects relating to surveying and dredging.
  • Prepare estimates of costs for various proposed hydrographic, topographic, property and aerial surveys which serve as a basis for awarding a variety of competitive and/or negotiated contracts.
  • Provide on-site guidance for single or multiple survey crews performing a variety of type of surveys.
  • Serve as technical expert in beach monitoring.
  • Assure contractor compliance to sound engineering and surveying principles.

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.
  • Position requires a valid, state-issued motor vehicle driver's license since project sites may be located in remote areas that are not accessible by public transportation.
  • Appointment to the position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
  • Position may require travel away from the worksite (TDY) to other duty locations 20% or less of the time to conduct site visits and to meet with customers, users, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Positions will be filled under the Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.


Position may be filled at the GS-5, GS-6, GS-7, GS-8 or GS-9.

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

Specialized Experience (GS-05): One year of specialized experience which includes1) assist higher-graded technicians by preparing graphs, charts, diagrams, and visual presentations; and 2) performs basic mathematics using standard formulas. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

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Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; OR (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics.

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience (GS-06): One year of specialized experience which includes 1) support higher-graded technicians with computer-aided drafting for repair, maintenance and/or construction project bid documents; 2) assist in preparing as-built drawings for engineering contracts; 3) uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create maps for engineering projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Engineering or Industrial Technology.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience (GS-07): One year of specialized experience which includes 1) support higher-graded technicians with computer-aided drafting for repair, maintenance and/or construction project bid documents; 2) assist in preparing plans, specifications and as-built drawings for engineering contracts; 3) uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create maps for engineering projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

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Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Engineering or Industrial Technology.

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience (GS-08): One year of specialized experience which includes 1) performs computer-aided drafting for repair, maintenance and/or construction project bid documents; 2) prepares plans, specifications and as-built drawings for engineering contracts; and 3) uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create maps and plan information for engineering projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Engineering or Industrial Technology.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience (GS-09): One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Performs computer-aided drafting for repair, maintenance and/or construction project bid documents; 2) Prepares plans, specifications and as-built drawings for engineering contracts; 3) Utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create maps and plan information for engineering projects; and 4) Provides technical design and drawing production assistance to architects and engineers. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

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Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. with a major course of study in physical science, mathematics, architecture, and electrical or mechanical systems, or other fields related to the position.

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce, Section 1109 NDAA direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Recruitment or Relocation Incentive MAY be offered.
  • 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.
  • 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 - Engineer and Scientist position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
  • We may use this flyer to fill other similar vacant positions at USACE New York District.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.

How you will be evaluated

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

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your résumé 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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

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