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Engineering Technician

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Engineer District Honolulu, Engineering & Construction Division, Technical Intergration Branch
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Summary

About the Position: This position is located on the island of Oahu, in the City & County of Honolulu.
- Incentives may be authorized, subject to agency determination that an incentive offer is in the Government Interest.
- This recruitment offers noncompetitive promotion to the next higher grade level upon successful completion of training program and after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
11/17/2023 to 11/30/2023
Salary
$53,786 to - $93,437 per year

Salary includes a 21.17% locality payment. In addition, a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) of 9.28% is currently authorized, subject to change.

Pay scale & grade
GS 8 - 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Shafter, HI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational Only
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 5% of the time for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11 - Management may make a selection at any of the grade levels announced.
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
WTRM237324018093
Control number
760740300

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Duties

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  • Serve as an Engineering Technician to maintain master drawings of varying scope and complexity.
  • Acquire, develop, and/or convert various engineering and technical data measurements.
  • Utilize Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques to support Architects and Engineers with technical designs and production of master drawings.
  • Independently coordinate requirements and techniques with the architect or engineer responsible for the project, other district elements, other Government agencies, Architect-Engineer firms, and construction contractors.
  • Review work performed by design and construction contractors for completeness, accuracy and conformance to requirements.

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.
  • This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver’s License.
  • This position has Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 5% of the time.

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
  • Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


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.

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR GS-08

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing and updating project drawings while applying knowledge of engineering principals, practices, techniques, and methods. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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.

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-07).

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR GS-09

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes interpreting project drawings, plans and specifications utilizing knowledge of engineering principals, practices, techniques, and methods. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

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.

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-08).

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR GS-10

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes developing or reviewing designs which require attention to esthetic and historic considerations as well as building code and budget constraints. 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.

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).

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR GS-11

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) experience in analyzing data from a variety of sources (e.g., manufacturer's drawings, specifications, and maintenance records) to prepare report of findings and make project change recommendations (e.g., change in design or specifications). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

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.

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-???????10).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Attention to Detail
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Technical Competence

Education

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.

Additional information

  • 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(n) Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.

Only MSP/PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.

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.

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