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Engineering Technician (Civil)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
HUNTINGTON ENG & CONST DIV, DESIGN BRANCH, CIVIL DESIGN SECTION
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Summary

About the Position: This is an Engineering Technician (Civil) developmental position to the Full Performance of GS-11. Located in the Huntington, WV, Engineering & Construction Design branch, Civil Design Section.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/12/2024 to 12/06/2024
Salary
$35,373 to - $94,317 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 4 - 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Huntington, WV
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
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
RECE245148265220HW
Control number
818580700

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Duties

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  • THIS IS A CAD TECHNICIAN POSITION REQUIRING THE UTILIZATION OF BENTLEY OPENROADS DESIGNER AND/OR AUTODESK CIVIL3D.
  • Directing development of detail design and contract drawings as guided by applicable A/E/C CAD and Graphics standards.
  • Producing complete general design and layout drawings, detail drawings, and quantity estimates for design of civil works engineering projects.
  • Analyzing and making preliminary study of civil engineering features of project from project reports, design criteria, and other available information.
  • Preparing site layouts of proposed facilities, taking into consideration such data as topography, locations of existing structures, availability of utilities, drainage, soil, and availability of materials.
  • Producing rough and finished grading plans considering surface drainage, adequate access and proper functional operation of the facilities.
  • Preparing quantity estimates to provide a basis for comparing economic features of various alternate schemes developed in connection with the feature(s) assigned.

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.

For GS-4:
Six months General experience including (1) any type of work which demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position; or (2) experience that provided knowledge in performing drafting assignments AND six months of specialized experience which includes making simple text edits on drawing sheets from red-line marks under closer than normal supervision. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03).
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Education: Two years of education above the high school level that included at least 12 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 by 60. Add the two percentages.

For GS-5:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes setting up drawing sheets, adding text to drawings, and drawing simple features. 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.
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.

For GS-6:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes copying elements from an existing drawing or using Standard Details and modifying them to make a new drawing. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

For GS-7:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes working from rough sketches, notes, verbal instructions, and data from computer programs. Under supervision use MicroStation/InRoad/OpenRoad and/or AutoDesk Civil 3D to layout project geometry and to develop Profiles and Cross-Sections. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

For GS-8:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes working from rough sketches, notes, verbal instructions, and data from computer programs. Prepare and complete new drawings of a civil works project such as a flood control or navigation dam or local protection project. Review detailed civil site designs on levees, and navigation structures. Use MicroStation/InRoad/OpenRoad and/or AutoDesk Civil 3D to independently layout project geometry and to develop Profiles and Cross-Sections. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

For GS-9: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes design and consolidate of specialize designs such as grading plans, utility layouts, and other civil site features of work. Final design study reports centering on construction feasibility and cost. Create memorandums for narrative rationale and graphic designs and final construction drawings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

For GS-10: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes overseeing the production of civil site design project features, alternative designs, contract plans and specifications. Contract modifications and amendments for minor civil works engineering projects, including multipurpose flood control dams, navigation locks and dams, recreation facilities, local protection floodwalls and levees, and other water-related projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

For GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes overseeing the production of civil site design project features, alternative designs, contract plans and specifications, quantity estimates and engineering during construction including contract modifications and amendments for major civil works engineering projects, including multipurpose flood control dams, navigation locks and dams, recreation facilities, local protection floodwalls and levees, and other water-related projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

Applicants may be selected at any grade GS-04 through the GS-11 level. The target grade of this position is GS-11.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-06 through GS-11 grade levels, 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:

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

  • 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 - Engineers & Scientists 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.

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