Engineering Technician (Civil)

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Duties

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• Assigned to the Hydrology, Hydraulic Design, and Coastal Engineering Section (HHC), Water Resources Branch, Engineering Division, serving as a Senior Engineering Technician (Civil) for Civil Works projects.
• Performs technical and design assignments primarily by use of Computer Aided Design/Drafting (CADD), AutoCAD, Civil 3D, civil engineering design software, and GIS.
• Utilizes more advanced CADD commands, programming, and Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM) features, as well as surveying, civil engineering, and drafting practices to complete and/or revise surveys, design analysis, drawings, and quantity estimates.
• Prepares plans, grading plans, design site layouts, cross-sections, details, and centerline profiles for inclusion in various Civil Works projects including, but not limited to, flood risk management levees and canals.
• Coordinates with the CADD Manager to ensure the latest processes, software, hardware, and CADD standards and tools are implemented for the Civil Works Program.
• Coordinates design process with technical specialists regarding such features as hydraulic/coastal, surveying, civil/site, structural, electrical, mechanical, and geotechnical requirements in the total design.
• Prepares and/or advises on technical specifications and quantity estimates.
• Performs Quality Assurance and Quality Control reviews of design documentation reports, plans, and specifications for adequacy of CADD standards and quantity estimates.
• Conducts site reconnaissance for the purpose of: (a)collecting data on existing, anticipated, or as-constructed conditions, (b)visually analyzing and selecting tentative field locations for specific project features.
• Performs basic small scale topographic and hydrographic surveys for civil works projects.
• Surveys are performed using total station or theodolite instruments.
• Evaluates, processes, and transforms survey data into AutoCAD engineering drawings.
• Assists or prepares aerial or topographic survey scope of work for in-house and contracted work.
• Receives and reviews survey deliverables for compliance with instructions, accuracy, and completeness of scope.
• Utilizes GIS for basic data processing and developing design parameter data.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for an Engineering Technician (Civil) in the South Atlantic Division, Mobile District, Engineering Division, Water Resources Branch, Hydrology, Hydraulic Design, and Coastal Engineering Section (HH&C).

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In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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.

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a transcript.

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Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience (1) Proficient in latest CAD processes, hardware, standards, and tools utilized in the production of design analysis, construction plans, and quantity estimating; (2) Proficient in CAD systems, AutoDesk products, AutoCAD, Civil3D, or other CAD application and software including databases, word processing, spreadsheets, ProjectWise; (3) Proficient in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) applications and software; (4) Experience performing Quality Control reviews of CAD drawings, plans, specifications, reports, and quantity calculations. Other Conditions: Incumbent may participate in field work to conduct site reconnaissance. Incumbent is required to travel up to 10% of the time. Work will include physical exertion in terms of walking, climbing, standing, sitting, lifting, and carrying weights in excess of 50 pounds. Must have the ability to withstand long periods of walking and climbing as required for field reconnaissance and surveying.

NOTE: You must submit your unofficial transcripts demonstrating a confer date of graduation with your application for this employment opportunity. If selected, official transcripts are REQUIRED to be submitted.

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

• This announcement uses the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for an Engineering Technician (Civil) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Travel will include and not be limited to construction and proposed project sites where surveying and data collection will be exposed to the elements.
• Work will include physical exertion in terms of walking, climbing, standing, sitting, lifting, and carrying weights in excess of 50 pounds.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget). Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.

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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.

Benefits

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