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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION DIVISION, ENGINEERING BRANCH, COST ENGINEERING SECTION

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: This is a developmental position with the full performance level at GS-11. Incumbent will be performing journeyman level work in contract administration support; office engineering support; and in performing installation, maintenance, operation, and testing duties.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. See Additional Information for other available incentives.
Salary
$84,971 - $110,456 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 10
Promotion potential
11
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel 10% for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
CEDD-26-13065631-DHA
Control number
885051600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to all U.S. Citizens.

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Duties

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  • Resolves a variety of non-standard surveys, construction, and design problems.
  • Verifies contractor compliance with the contract and checking workmanship.
  • Receive and log contract correspondence into the computer system.
  • Reviews proposed contract modifications or field changes to ensure any new, deleted, or revised bid items align with the original bidding schedule.
  • File logs such as Quality Control (example: field-testing records, inspections); Quality Assurance (example: submittals) and file copies of drawings.
  • Ensuring all records are complete and are contract compliant.
  • This is not a complete duty of the position.

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.
  • You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
  • You must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver’s License in one of the 50 U.S. States to operate a government vehicle.
  • This position requires the incumbent to travel to construction field sites 10%.
  • The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment such as hard hat, steel toed boots, eye and ear protection when out on field sites.
  • May encounter walking over rough terrain and uneven surfaces, climbing, stooping, bending, and entering confined spaces at the field sites.
  • You may be exposed to environmental hazards such as dust, chemicals, bacteria, toxic particulates, machinery, and noise.
  • Incumbent may encounter adverse weather conditions including heat or cold at the construction field sites.

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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes logging, documenting, and tracking contractor's submittals; analyzing contract schedules; and assisting with resolving construction disputes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • 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 Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • All four locations Camp Parks, California; Concord, California; San Francisco, California; and Sausalito, California are under the same pay table.
  • This is a developmental position. The duties of this position lead to the full performance level of GS-0802-11. The incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the target level of the position upon
    (1) meeting all regulatory requirements, (2) certification by the supervisor of successful performance, (3) completion of all training requirements, and (4) the availability of work at the next higher grade level. Promotion is not automatic.
  • 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.
  • Recruitment, relocation, and student loan repayment incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidates (who meet the incentive eligibility requirements) and if it is determined to be in 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.

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
RI-W2ST03 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-SAN FRANCISCO
DO NOT MAIL
San Francisco, CA 94103
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