Engineering Technician (Drafting).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Advanced Modeling Lead.
• Perform 3D solids modeling, including Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Civil Information Modeling (CIM) on multiple platforms.
• Perform layout of complex equipment and features from very basic instructions from engineers.
• Perform feature sizing based on general-principle and standard criteria.
• Mentor others in the proper use of 3D Modeling, BIM, and CIM on multiple platforms.
• Lead other Engineering Technicians (CADD Lead) in multi-discipline projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a state-issued driver’s license.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Qualifications

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.

GS-04

Specialized Experience: Six months of general experience (1) in any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with using computer-aided software to create drawings depicting objects/features and/or technical drafting. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03).

OR Education: Two years of education above the high school level.

GS-05

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience using computer-aided software to create engineering drawings or to depict objects/features. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR Education: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree.

GS-06

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience using computer-aided drafting systems to update basic to complex engineering drawings and models for projects focused on civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical designs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05 or above).

GS-07

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience reviewing drawings and models for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to requirements, and using computer-aided design to revise and produce basic engineering drawings and models from sketches for projects focused on civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical designs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06 or above).

GS-08

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes using computer-aided design to produce complex engineering drawings and 3D models from sketches and performing field visits to ascertain design requirements and as-constructed conditions for projects focused on civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical designs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07 or above).

GS-09

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:

• Developing 3D BIM/CIM models, design drawings, and detailed layouts with detailed instructions from engineers;
• Review of models and design drawings from others;
• Mentor and train on 2D/3D CAD platforms.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08 or above).

GS-10

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:

• Developing 3D BIM/CIM models, design drawings, and detailed layouts, and basic feature sizing with minimal instructions from engineers;
• Review of models and design drawings from others;
• Mentor and train on BIM/CIM in a single platform;
• Lead other engineering technicians (CADD Lead) in multi-discipline projects.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09 or above).

GS-11

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:

• Independently developing 3D BIM/CIM models, design drawings, and detailed layouts in multiple platforms with very basic instructions;
• Review of models and design drawings from others;
• Mentor and train on BIM/CIM in multiple platforms;
• Lead other engineering technicians (CADD Lead) in multi-discipline projects.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Specific experience must be well documented in your resume.

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.

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 that are 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.