If you have experience in the research, development, design, evaluation, construction, inspection, standardization, testing, and operation of engineering facilities, systems, and equipment AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH, Office of Research Facilities (ORF) For more information, visit http://orf.od.nih.gov.

Duties

In an Engineering Technician career, you play an integral role in supporting the NIH mission. As an Engineering Technician you will: Prepare designs and specifications and develop innovative approaches for various projects of a complex or unconventional nature that entail design problems requiring considerable adaptation of precedents or design of features for which precedents are not directly applicable. Perform or direct surveys and field investigations to determine existing condition and layout information, obtains equipment data and dimensions, and makes design checks. Design and develop technical drawings and specifications for projects characterized by a variety of conditions. Prepare original designs and preliminary and final layouts. Perform necessary calculations, develop possible alternatives. Perform technical review of contractor-prepared designs and specifications of systems. Perform or direct the survey and investigations at project sites to gather design information for plan specifications, alterations, and databases. Conduct preliminary site investigations to obtain field data on proposed structures, drainage areas, topography, and feasible layout of facilities in relation to terrain.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position. Please see Additional Information section.
• This position is covered by a bargaining unit (union).
• At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities. Please see Additional Information section.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for an Engineering Technician, GS-0802 position at the GS-11 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: designing and developing technical drawings in support of an engineering project; preparing project plans including overall project scheduling and engineering requirements; investigating project sites to determine the condition of a facility or property and evaluating and recording observations and technical information; preparing project cost and manpower estimates; and developing and presenting briefings on project plans and designs. .Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12057447

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Jazzlin Mouton
• Phone: 301-827-6543
• Email: [email protected]