ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN.

Duties

• Execute selected projects, directing scope development and design meetings, leading into bid document preparation for contractor evaluations.
• Act as Contracting Officer's Representative to manage construction or maintenance contracts, resolving non-technical issues promptly.
• Use manual or Computer Aided Drafting Design systems to update completed projects and develop working drawings for architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical construction systems.
• Develop detailed project cost estimates for upcoming contracts for construction, repair, or maintenance.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position has been designated "Mission Essential." In the event of severe weather conditions or other emergency situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. Additional requirements include:

• Travel up to 15% of the time for business or training.
• Lift up to 39 lbs. during normal daily duties.
• Hold a Tier 1 non-sensitive low-risk background clearance throughout the appointment.
• Serve a one-year probationary period unless previously meeting requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following employment authority categories and provide supporting documentation:

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
• Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

Specialized Experience:

• One year of experience including:
  • Managing basic construction projects from initial planning to completion (construction, repair, or maintenance)
  • Overseeing contractors to ensure compliance with safety rules and contract specifications
  • Using Computer Aided Drafting Design software to create blueprints for construction or repair projects

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-7 level or equivalent.

Education

No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this position.

Additional Information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
• This position requires a 1-year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is mandatory.
• Selection is subject to Department of Defense referral system restrictions.
• This is an Engineers and Scientists Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, recruitment incentives, relocation incentives, student loan repayment, and salary negotiations may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates may be authorized.
• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) requests for USA Hire Competency Based Assessments must be submitted prior to starting the assessments.