Job opening: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Salary: $78 592 - 102 166 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Aug 30 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as senior engineering technician in support of design and construction projects for the installation as well as performing associated surveying work
Duties
-Provides construction management and control over assigned construction contracts
-Designs and develops layouts, drafting, statements of work, specification, and cost estimates; assembles proposal packages for new military projects for construction, alterations, maintenance, and/or repairs to various base facilities.
-Prepares and process delivery order documentation and correspondence, construction permits, communication support requests, partial payment request submittals, diaries, etc
-Technical representative for contracting officer
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- This position must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate Secret security clearance
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/-Unit Funded
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Must possess an appropriate and valid drivers license.
- Five years of field experience in project management is desired.
- Extensive building experience, construction estimating, and through understanding of materials and assemblies is required. Some college training and basic math is highly desired.
- May be required at the convenience of the government to perform temporary duty travel by either government or commercial air transportation, and to utilize government furnished quarters and mess at temporary duty when available.
- Professional contacts through memberships in professional organizations and personal contacts with pertinent authorities are desirable.
- Must possess complete motor skills and manual dexterity to perform inspections in crawl spaces, tunnels, culverts, roofs etc. in accordance with AFOSHA standards.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Technical work in drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents. Examples are trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as:
Planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes.
Instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on devices fabricated.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-10, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include technical knowledge of general engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiarity with engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Utilities, and Pavement/Grounds). Knowledge of the civil engineering organizational structure and the interrelationships and interdependence of the flights and their responsibilities. Knowledge of a wide range of analytical and diagnostic methods, procedures, and principles to identify system failures, take corrective actions to resume normal operations, and implement procedures to allow for partial use until problems are resolved.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-10 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Technical knowledge of general engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiarity with engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Utilities, and Pavement/Grounds).
2. Knowledge of the civil engineering organizational structure and the interrelationships and interdependence of the flights and their responsibilities
3. Knowledge of a wide range of analytical and diagnostic methods, procedures, and principles to identify system failures, take corrective actions to resume normal operations, and implement procedures to allow for partial use until problems are resolved.
4. Knowledge of a variety of engineering technician processes and techniques to include work measurement, methods improvement, time standards, layout designs, and cost analysis.
5. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
6. Knowledge of current automation technology and practices essential for the accomplishment of projects.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address JB Anacostia-Bolling
12 Brookley Avenue
Washington, DC 20032
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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