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Engineering Technician (Civil)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS DIVISION

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: Manages and negotiates construction contracts for military and infrastructure projects, including buildings, utilities, flood control, and hazardous material cleanup.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/07/2026 to 04/16/2026
Salary
$76,854 - $109,777 per year

In addition to the salary, a cost of living allowance (COLA) of 1.49% is currently authorized; subject to change.

Pay scale & grade
GS 10 - 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Elmendorf AFB, AK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—Eligible for Situational Telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework"
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 15% 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
11
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CEDD-26-12925943-DHA
Control number
864126000

Duties

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  • Review and evaluate complex contract changes, cost proposals, and claims to determine merit and compliance.
  • Negotiate contract modifications, equitable adjustments, and cost proposals with contractors.
  • Prepare and process contract documents, funding requests, and formal agreements for approval.
  • Analyze contractor schedules and construction progress to assess time impacts and validity of extension requests.
  • Conduct detailed research and documentation to support decisions and reporting to management and legal staff.

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.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
  • The incumbent is required to obtain Contracting Course's within 3 years of appointment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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.

Specialized Experience:
GS-10: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1applying engineering and construction principles, concepts, and techniques associated with assisting in the processing of contract changes on construction contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower
grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

GS-11: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service which includes: applying engineering and construction principles, concepts, and techniques associated with assisting in the processing and advising of
contract changes on construction contracts. Provides appropriate and reasonable strategies for the resolution of identified contractual changes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

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.
  • This is a(n) 18 Engineer and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position.
  • Defense National Relocation Program may be authorized.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
  • Relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized for eligible candidates based on funding availability.
  • Student Loan Repayment/Advanced in Hire/Advanced Leave Accrual/may be authorized.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the best interest of the Government.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

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

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
RM-W2SN04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ALASKA
DO NOT MAIL
Anchorage, AK 99506
US

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