Engineering Technician

Summary

Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DoD, Certain Personnel of the Competitive Service.

In this position you will be responsible for Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) support for architects and engineers, and general design model management duties associated with the technical support for the design and contract document development of Civil Works building and infrastructure projects.

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Duties

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• Perform advanced computer-aided design and drafting (utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and Revit) to support architects and engineers on military and civil works building and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain CAD/BIM design content, including families, template structures, schedule development, and parameter databases, while troubleshooting common model management issues.
• Incorporate engineering redlines, field measurements, on-site sketches, and verbal/written technical data to revise and finalize project drawings.
• Consult with architects, engineers, and maintenance personnel to investigate discrepancies, obtain critical technical parameters, and coordinate workload priorities.
• Manage workstation operations, perform secure file backups/archives, execute data transfers, and train professional staff in core Bentley and Autodesk software operations.
• Execute limited-scope design segments, perform rudimentary technical calculations, and conduct product research under professional engineering supervision.

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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

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In order to qualify, you must meet the Specialized 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.

Qualifications at the GS-09 level:

Qualified applicants will describe in their resume at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level in federal service with Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) in such systems as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and building information modeling (BIM) to support architects and engineers for civil works building and infrastructure projects, as well as maintaining CADD and BIM template content.

Qualifications at the GS-10 level:

Qualified applicants will describe in their resume at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in federal service with Computer Aided Design and Drafting in such systems as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and building information modeling (BIM) to support architects and engineers for civil works building and infrastructure projects, as well as performing rudimentary calculations, on site investigations, taking measurements, making sketches, and revising models.

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

• A Relocation Incentive may be considered.
• A Recruitment Incentive may be considered.
• Enhanced Leave Accrual may be considered.
• Advanced Rate of pay may be considered.
• 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.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• 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 Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

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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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