Engineering Technician GS-0802-7/8/9/10/11 (61211)

Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent USACE Organization Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Huntington District Locations (City, State) Huntington, WV Position Overview/Duties Coordinates contract actions and processes requests for services and products between field sites and the contracting office. Prepares, reviews, and coordinates Statements of Work (SOWs) and Project Management Plans (PMPs) for maintenance and repair projects. Serves as an alternate technical point of contact, provides technical support to field sites for design execution, and reviews various technical drawings and contractor submissions. POSITION: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, GS-0802-07/08/09/10/11 PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES: Project Planning and Execution: Prepares plans, specifications, and Statements of Work (SOWs) to support field activities and is responsible for a variety of pre-award and post-award contract actions. Inspections and Surveys: Performs regular technical inspections of navigation and flood risk management facilities, utilizing technical knowledge to analyze trends, identify root causes of problems, and document conditions. Technical Support: Provides technical guidance to field sites by collaborating with engineering teams, assisting project staff with SOW development, and maintaining contract and project documentation. Field Operations Coordination: Coordinates technical advice and guidance on matters that arise during fabrication, maintenance, and repair activities, and conducts field inspections to ensure quality control measures are achieved. Contract Coordination: Processes requests for services and products, preparing and reviewing documents for compliance, and coordinating contract actions between District Field Sites and the contracting office. Technical Review: Reviews fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and contractor submissions for various services to ensure they meet established standards, schedules, and budgets. Other Conditions and Requirements APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Requirement: FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL (FULL PERFORMANCE) Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 level.Specialized experience is defined as: Coordinating and executing both pre-award and post-award contract actions, including preparing, reviewing, and developing detailed Statements of Work (SOWs), specifications, and Project Management Plans (PMPs) for facility maintenance, repair, and service contracts. Conducting comprehensive technical inspections and condition assessments of navigation, flood risk management, or complex civil works facilities to diagnose engineering issues and evaluate quality assurance. Providing technical guidance to multidisciplinary project teams, reviewing contractor submittals, shop drawings, and fabrication plans to ensure strict adherence to engineering standards, project schedules, and budgetary constraints. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). FOR THE GS-10 LEVEL Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Coordinating moderately complex contract and project management tasks with substantial independence. Developing and reviewing detailed Statements of Work (SOWs), government cost estimates, and Project Management Plans (PMPs) for facility repair and maintenance. Conducting technical condition surveys and inspections of civil works facilities with minimal technical guidance, resolving non-standard technical discrepancies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Performing standard engineering technician assignments under general supervision. Assisting in drafting Statements of Work (SOWs), specifications, and pre-/post-award contract packages using established procedures and templates. Conducting routine site inspections of structures or equipment, gathers field data, checks basic contractor submittals for specification compliance, and assists higher-graded technicians with problem diagnosis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). FOR THE GS-08 LEVEL Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Carrying out well-defined technical support duties requiring practical knowledge of standard engineering techniques. Reviewing straightforward project submittals, assists in routine field inspections, compiles quality assurance/control records, and verifies contractor compliance with clear, specific contract instructions. Work is subject to periodic review for technical accuracy. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For the GS-08 through GS-11 grade levels, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Performing entry-level developmental technical work under close technical supervision. Assisting higher-level personnel with basic data collection, measurements, and routine quality assurance checks. Supporting the assembly of contract documentation packages and basic drafting/review tasks where parameters, checklists, and guidelines are detailed and explicitly outlined. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Surveying & Geomatics Technology, Construction Management or other fields that may be directly related. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if 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) by 18. Add the two percentages. Competencies needed for the position: Quality Assurance Technical Competence Technology Application Oral Communication CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: One-year probationary period may be required. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 50% of the time. Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license This position requires lifting and carrying materials weighing 40 pounds or more and will require a pre-employment physical. Other Essential Information Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date. This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) CP-18-Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized with a signed service agreement. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment. Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. Point of contact for this announcement is {Rachel Hunt} Your Resume Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants). Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.