Engineering Technician.
Obsolete Site · Fort Sill, OK · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: Duties (maybe "Responsibilities"? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We have duties list, requirements, qualifications. Also maybe "Conditions of employment" part of requirements. We'll include sections: Responsibilities (duties), Requirements, Qualifications. Possibly also "Benefits" if mentioned: there is mention of benefits package but no specifics; we should not create Benefits unless posting actually states them. It says "A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package." That's generic, not specific. So we should not create Benefits section. Pay: mentions "Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement." That's some pay info. So we can create Pay section with that sentence. Schedule: mentions "This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time." That's schedule/travel. Could be Schedule section. Also mention "Direct deposit of pay is required." That could be in Pay or maybe not needed. We'll include Pay with that sentence.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No metadata like Job ID. Remove boilerplate: EEO, legal, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, application instructions. We need to preserve all substantive information.
Let's extract duties bullet list:
- Perform studies, design calculations, and analyses for HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems.
- Prepare comprehensive design documents, technical drawings, specifications, and government construction cost estimates.
- Conduct day-to-day surveillance of field engineering activities for maintenance, repair, and minor construction initiatives.
- Perform rigorous quality assurance inspections spanning multiple disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, and structural/carpentry systems.
- Represent the department in post-award conferences and reviews contractor work schedules to maintain an uninterrupted progress flow.
- Manage contract administration duties, including evaluating change requests, monitoring performance metrics, and processing progress payments.
We'll put these in
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We have duties list, requirements, qualifications. Also maybe "Conditions of employment" part of requirements. We'll include sections: Responsibilities (duties), Requirements, Qualifications. Possibly also "Benefits" if mentioned: there is mention of benefits package but no specifics; we should not create Benefits unless posting actually states them. It says "A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package." That's generic, not specific. So we should not create Benefits section. Pay: mentions "Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement." That's some pay info. So we can create Pay section with that sentence. Schedule: mentions "This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time." That's schedule/travel. Could be Schedule section. Also mention "Direct deposit of pay is required." That could be in Pay or maybe not needed. We'll include Pay with that sentence.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No metadata like Job ID. Remove boilerplate: EEO, legal, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, application instructions. We need to preserve all substantive information.
Let's extract duties bullet list:
- Perform studies, design calculations, and analyses for HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems.
- Prepare comprehensive design documents, technical drawings, specifications, and government construction cost estimates.
- Conduct day-to-day surveillance of field engineering activities for maintenance, repair, and minor construction initiatives.
- Perform rigorous quality assurance inspections spanning multiple disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, and structural/carpentry systems.
- Represent the department in post-award conferences and reviews contractor work schedules to maintain an uninterrupted progress flow.
- Manage contract administration duties, including evaluating change requests, monitoring performance metrics, and processing progress payments.
We'll put these in - .
Requirements: includes Conditions of employment bullet points:
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
- A background investigation and credit check are required.
- This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. (Actually this is schedule but we can keep in Requirements? Might be better in Schedule. We'll move travel to Schedule.)
Also there is "Direct deposit of pay is required." That's pay.
Also "Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees." etc. That's maybe not substantive? It's still info but maybe we keep? It's not boilerplate? It's specific. Could be included in Requirements or a separate section? Probably part of Requirements (conditions). We'll include.
Also "If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the ???????Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate." That's garbled; maybe ignore as boilerplate? It's unclear. Might be considered boilerplate. We'll skip.
Also "Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement." That's substantive? Could be included in a note but not required. Might be considered generic. We'll maybe omit as not crucial.
Also "Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement." That's Pay.
Also "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." That's PCS info; maybe not needed. Could be omitted as not core.
Also "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." That's also PCS.
Also "Recruitment and Relocation Incentives MAY be authorized", "Student Loan repayment MAY be authorized", "Salary negotiation for candidates new to Federal service MAY the authorized", "Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized". These are benefits/incentives but they are conditional MAY be authorized; not definite. The instruction: never create Benefits section unless posting actually states them. It does state them but with MAY be authorized; still states they may be authorized. Might be considered substantive? It says "MAY be authorized". It's still stating that these incentives may be authorized. Could be included but we need to decide. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Might be better to not create Benefits section because it's not definite. However they explicitly mention these incentives; maybe we should include a Benefits section with those items? The rule: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state them (though with MAY). So we could include Benefits section with those items. But we must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". These are specific items. So we could include Benefits.
But we also have Pay and Schedule sections.
Let's decide: We'll create sections: Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Pay, Schedule, Benefits.
Check if any content for Skills: none.
Now extract Qualifications: The long block includes Who May Apply, education, experience, etc. We need to preserve all substantive information. That's a lot. We'll need to include the qualification details as paragraphs or lists.
We need to avoid repeating boilerplate like "You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected." That's part of Who May Apply; it's substantive? It's procedural but maybe we keep? It's part of qualifications. We'll keep.
We need to include the categories list (many). That's a lot but we must preserve all substantive information. However the instruction says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." But we must preserve ALL substantive information; we cannot omit categories. So we need to include them.
We'll put them in a
under Qualifications.
Also include the specialized experience definitions, education requirements, combination, time in grade, foreign education, etc.
We'll need to parse the qualifications section.
Let's extract qualifications text:
"Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998"
That's a run-on; we need to split into list items.
Then: "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 Specialized Experience Current Federal Employees: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in designing mechanical utility systems (such as HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, or gas distribution systems); developing facility construction specifications and cost estimates; and conducting multi-disciplinary field quality assurance inspections on active construction projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: engineering technology, architecture, construction technology, physics, mathematics, or a directly related technical or scientific field. (NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts with the application package.) 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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement: Current Federal Applicants: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). External Applicants: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in construction improvement projects to include assisting in life-cycle project management to include developing plans, preparing estimates of materials and costs, and coordinating with contractors/suppliers for project completion. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: engineering technology, architecture, construction technology, physics, mathematics, or a directly related technical or scientific field. (NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts with the application package.) 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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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: 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
- under Qualifications.
Also include the specialized experience definitions, education requirements, combination, time in grade, foreign education, etc.
We'll need to parse the qualifications section.
Let's extract qualifications text:
"Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998"
That's a run-on; we need to split into list items.
Then: "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 Specialized Experience Current Federal Employees: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in designing mechanical utility systems (such as HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, or gas distribution systems); developing facility construction specifications and cost estimates; and conducting multi-disciplinary field quality assurance inspections on active construction projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: engineering technology, architecture, construction technology, physics, mathematics, or a directly related technical or scientific field. (NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts with the application package.) 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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement: Current Federal Applicants: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). External Applicants: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in construction improvement projects to include assisting in life-cycle project management to include developing plans, preparing estimates of materials and costs, and coordinating with contractors/suppliers for project completion. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: engineering technology, architecture, construction technology, physics, mathematics, or a directly related technical or scientific field. (NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts with the application package.) 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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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: 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