ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL)
About the role
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The incumbent ensures navigability of District waterways by conducting hydrographic surveys, supporting the unmanned aircraft program, and coordinating equipment and vessel maintenance. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Requirements
- 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.
- Position includes a 1‑year probationary period during which the agency evaluates fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Selection is subject to Department of Defense referral system restrictions for displaced employees.
- If you are a retired federal employee interested in reemployment as an annuitant, see the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- 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.
- Management may select candidates at any of the grade levels announced.
- Promotion is never automatic; it is based on supervisor recommendation that the employee meets all qualification requirements, performs the full scope of major duties, and functions under the supervisory controls in the target job description.
Qualifications
This position is part of the Engineers and Scientists (Non‑Construction) Career Program, aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
Benefits
Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized.
Pay
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.