Engineering Technician (Civil).

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrographic surveys of channels, harbors, rivers, and adjacent features.
• Utilize state-of-the-art computerized survey equipment on trailer-able survey boats and ocean-going survey vessels up to 65 feet in length.
• Investigate channel conditions and underwater obstructions, providing reports on conditions and impact to navigation.
• Operate a gasoline-powered motorboat up to 26 feet in length for hydrographic and reconnaissance surveys, channel condition inspections, and pre- and post-dredging surveys.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position may be subject to a one-year probationary period.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver’s License.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid USACE Boat Operators license or U.S. Coast Guard License within one year of appointment.
• Drug testing is required for this position.
• Physical examination is required for this position.
• Work an alternate schedule of Monday through Thursday (or Tuesday through Friday), 10-hour days, 4 days a week.
• May require travel (TDY) up to 10% of the time.
• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs. in the performance of duties.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

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). Qualifying experience must be clearly described in your resume; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

GS-05

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:
  • Assisting with equipment preventative maintenance; or
  • Assisting with field surveys.
• Education: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree:
  • With major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or
  • That included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics.
• Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

GS-06

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:
  • Coordinating preventative maintenance and safety of equipment; or
  • Using surveying techniques and guidelines.

GS-07

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:
  • Coordinating preventative maintenance and safety of equipment; and
  • Using surveying techniques and guidelines; and
  • Working in a team environment.

GS-08

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:
  • Using surveying techniques and guidelines; and
  • Analyzing and interpreting field data results; and
  • Using Windows-based data acquisition and editing systems, such as Hypack Software.

GS-09

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:
  • Using hydrographic surveying techniques and guidelines; and
  • Operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining a wide range of field surveying instruments; and
  • Coordinating hydrographic survey operations.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to a U.S. education program or accepted by a U.S. accredited college or university.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.