Engineering Technician (Civil).

This is a developmental position in the Engineering & Construction Division, Hydraulics & Hydrology Branch and may be filled at the GS-04 or GS-05. The target level for this assignment is a GS-08. Non-competitive promotion to the GS-08 may be effected provided you are sufficiently experienced, meet all requirements, and are performing the full scope of major duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform work involving the gathering, processing, analyzing, and evaluating of hydrographic and related survey data.
• Serve as primary VISA/GPC (Government Purchase Card) credit card purchaser for USACE River Engineering Section Memphis District using the Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS).
• Process requisitions from other employees and contact vendors with orders, ensuring price quotes are honored, no sales tax is charged, and items are delivered within time constraints.
• Assist Channel Improvement Coordinator with compiling historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain information not otherwise readily available.
• Apply technical knowledge to obtain quotes and equipment that meet the River Engineering Section’s specifications and requirements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is situational telework only, including emergency and OPM-prescribed "unscheduled telework." This is NOT a remote telework position. The duty station is Memphis, TN.
• This position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 25% of the time.
• This position requires a valid state Driver’s License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 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.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

GS-04 Minimum Qualifications

• General and/or Specialized Experience: Six months of general experience demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided familiarity with engineering AND six months of specialized experience which includes:
  • Analyzing collected data to draft a report.
  • Processing data obtained from electronic systems to support the development of plans and specifications, presentations, and other documentation.
  • Utilizing budgetary software to prepare reports, input schedules and funding, and assist with administrative functions.
  • Managing credit card acquisitions, including obtaining quotes that meet specific requirements and ensuring timely delivery.
• OR Education: Two years of education above the high school level.
• 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%.

GS-05 Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:
  • Analyzing collected data to draft a report.
  • Processing data obtained from electronic systems to support the development of plans and specifications, presentations, and other documentation.
  • Utilizing budgetary software to prepare reports, input schedules and funding, and assist with administrative functions.
  • Managing credit card acquisitions, including obtaining quotes that meet specific requirements and ensuring timely delivery.
• OR Education: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree.
• 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%.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that 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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.