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Engineering Technician

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Ice Harbor Project, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Ice Harbor Project is a multi-purpose hydropower project, with missions that include operation and maintenance of the facility for flood control, hydroelectric power generation with six main generating units, and navigation locks.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
10/23/2024 to 11/08/2024
Salary
$39,576 to - $63,733 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 5 - 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Pasco, WA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
7
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
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
CERH244885925938HW
Control number
815175600

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Duties

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  • Updates project drawings to reflect as-built conditions resulting from actual construction, installation or modification of a large variety of project features ranging from architectural modifications to changes in complex equipment controls.
  • Investigates and corrects drawing discrepancies.
  • Serves as fund control officer for the various sections, providing explanations and guidance on procedures for preparation of documents, i.e., CEFMS documents such as PRCs, supply requisition documents, etc.
  • Maintains an up-to-date project drawing file, index system, and microfilm retrieval system.
  • Prepares complete drawings including plans, schematics, details and sections for construction of modification to structures, utilities, recreation facilities, and mechanical and electrical equipment as found on a major hydroelectric power project.
  • Prepares final drawings using standard drafting techniques and/or CADD system.
  • Monitors, records, and interprets on a prescribed schedule all project structural instrumentation.

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.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.

GS-05 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service which includes reviewing and performing proofreading or quality control of data in at least one type of computerized system, reviewing and editing documents, and utilizing basic features of spreadsheets for various tracking purposes.

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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.

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 your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience using standard drafting techniques or experience using computer-aided design and drafting systems to produce or update engineering drawings as directed by others.

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Education: One half year of graduate level education leading to a master's degree, including any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics (or equivalent).

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 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience performing basic engineering computations; data collection, presentation, and analysis; and experience using Computer Aided Drawing software to update technical drawings from sketches.. 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, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics (or equivalent).

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 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

  • This position is eligible for situational telework only.
  • Management may select from any grade level announced.
  • Non-competitive promotion to the full performance grade level.
  • 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) Engineering and Analysis 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.
  • This position is covered under the NATIONAL FEDERATION of FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (NFFE) Bargaining Unit.

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, 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.

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

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