Engineering Technician (Civil)

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Provides technical support of an office engineering nature in connection with the construction of various civil engineering projects include freshwater distribution works, flood control structures and navigation features.

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Duties

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• Verifies that quantities, unit prices, and payment requests are consistent with contract plans, specifications, and authorized modifications.
• Reviews field data, plans, and specifications to determine the scope and technical impacts of proposed contract changes.
• Evaluates cost, labor, material, equipment, mobilization, and schedule implications associated with proposed changes.
• Develops preliminary equitable-adjustment recommendations and drafts contract change orders for Government review.
• Analyzes contractor change proposals and prepares contract modifications, including recommended time extensions, for Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative action.
• Prepares technical correspondence recommending approval, conditional approval, return for correction, or rejection of proposed materials and equipment.
• Maintains complete submittal registers, review records, and office-engineering files to monitor required submissions and final disposition.
• Compiles and verifies contractor network-analysis and schedule data, including activity durations, sequencing, and milestone dates.
• Analyzes schedule updates to identify impacts to critical activities, contract start and completion dates, and time-cost tradeoffs.
• Advises the supervisor on schedule-related risks and impacts to contract administration, modifications, and project completion.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

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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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

GS-5 Specialized Experience:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service which includes two of the following: 1) Assisting with the collection and organization of field measurements, inspection reports, and other data used to document completed construction work; 2) Comparing basic construction drawings, specifications, and material information to identify missing, inconsistent, or incomplete information for higher-level review; OR 3) Maintaining organized project files, including records for contractor payments, material submittals, drawings, and construction correspondence. Specialized experience can be for either an academic setting or on-the-job, including internships. (Must be clearly documented in resume to be referred to selection panel).

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B. Successfully completed a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering.

Experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some education leading to a bachelor's degree but less than required in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

GS-6 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level, or equivalent, which includes two of the following: 1) Calculating routine quantities of completed construction work and preparing supporting worksheets for progress or payment estimates; 2) Reviewing straightforward shop drawings or material submittals for completeness and apparent consistency with construction drawings and specifications; OR 3) Gathering and organizing cost, schedule, and field-condition information to support proposed construction changes or schedule updates.

GS-7 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 grade level, or equivalent, which includes two of the following: 1) Performing basic calculations, civil engineering measurements, or routine technical drafting using CAD software; OR 2) Conducting elementary site inspections of construction projects to observe compliance with design plans and specifications; OR 3) Assisting senior engineers in gathering, compiling, and recording technical field data, material logs, or daily progress reports.

GS-8 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level, or equivalent, which includes two of the following: 1) Developing payment estimates for varied construction work by reconciling field measurements, inspection records, contract requirements, and contractor-provided information; 2) Preparing technical documentation for proposed contract changes by evaluating labor, materials, equipment, cost, and time impacts; OR 3) Reviewing technical submittals and construction-schedule updates to identify contract-compliance concerns, incomplete information, or potential effects on project completion.

GS-9 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-8 grade level, or equivalent, which includes two of the following: 1) Verifying quantities and preparing progress or final payment estimates for multiple types of construction work using field documentation, contract drawings, specifications, and authorized changes; 2) Evaluating contractor proposals for construction changes and preparing recommendations addressing scope, cost, and time requirements; OR 3) Analyzing construction schedules and technical submittals to identify project risks, recommend corrective actions, and support resolution of issues with contractors and project stakeholders.

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. For further information, visit: ;br>
Additional information

• 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 during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• The use of illegal drugs by Federal employees, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service. The legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana by some states has no impact on Federal law. The use and/or possession of marijuana remains illegal for Federal employees.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Non-Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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