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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
OPERATIONS DIVISION, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, DETROIT PROJECT OFFICE
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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Serves as a Senior Engineering Technician in the Detroit Project Office, at Historic Fort Wayne. Works independently under the broad supervision of the Chief of Operations receiving assignments in terms of broad objectives.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
12/19/2024 to 01/10/2025
Salary
$80,006 to - $124,659 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Detroit, MI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
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
CERE245385432290HW
Control number
825254200

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Duties

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  • Trains and oversees junior graded Engineering Technicians on the processing of hydrographic and topographic survey data.
  • Develops and updates project office specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and assists the District’s Aircrew Training Program Manager (ATPM) in developing and updating required District products to meet evolving enterprise requirements.
  • Works with engineering technicians, pilots, small craft operators, maintenance employees, and Safety and Occupational Health Specialists to develop Activity Hazard Analysis.
  • Leads annual small craft inspections and develops plans and procedures to abate deficiencies annotated.
  • Provides comprehensive management advisory and technical services within the Project Office’s area of responsibility.
  • Is the primary Project Development Team (PDT) participant for the field operations office during development of projects from budgeting, pre-design, design, and through construction.
  • Assists with scheduling dredge surveys, coordinates deliverables to assist the construction team with contract administration, and volume calculations, contractor survey interpretation, and SME reviews of survey equipment submittals.
  • Responsible for Global Position System (GPS)on barges and work platforms as well as cranes, excavators, and other equipment engaged in navigation channel and structure maintenance and repair.
  • Actively participates as the US Army Corps of Engineers representative, with other Federal, State, and local agencies, in responses to marine events in the Great Lakes shipping lanes.

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 Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) at least 25% of the duty time.
  • Position requires a pre-employment physical exam due to the physical requirements of the position.
  • This position requires the incumbent to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Position requires a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment and maintain the license for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

To qualify for the position, your resume must reflect:

GS-12 Specialized Experience:I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service which includes, processing hydrographic and topographic survey data to establish or compute parameters for use in making engineering computations associated with yardage estimates, shoaling rates, cross sections, and other related engineering functions to include developing schedules and budgets for survey equipment and instrument procurement based on typical life cycles and advances in technology, overseeing group survey equipment, ensuring calibrations are scheduled and completed around work requirements.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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) 18 Career Field position.
  • 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.htm for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Incentives:
  • The following special programs/incentives may be offered if it is in the best interest of the government:
    • Advanced in-hire (offered to new to federal service employees only)
    • Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new to federal service employees only)
    • Permanent Change of Station entitlement (PCS)
    • Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

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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