Want to have a positive impact on public health while working in culturally and geographically diverse environments? Join the Indian Health Service Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction (IHS-DSFC)! We are seeking staff to work in partnership with American Indian Tribes to plan, design and construct water, wastewater and solid waste facilities. For more information visit www.ihs.gov/dsfc Questions can be directed to: [email protected] Salary is contingent on duty location.

Duties

The description of duties indicated below are summarized examples of tasks that will be performed by the position. This position is being announced concurrently under Merit Promotion/Excepted Service procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-23-HQ-12105843-MP/ESEP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered. This announcement is identified as a position needed in support of Sanitation Facilities Construction (SFC) projects specifically funded by Congress through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), subject for a Term of 2-4 years that may be extended up to 10 years subject to Agency determination. This position will be located in one of the locations identified and will be responsible for duties such as:

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-7 Grade Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience with general surveying, drafting, and construction inspection. -OR- Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education directly related to the work of the Engineering Technician such as, engineering, construction, industrial technology. -OR- A combination of specialized experience and education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. GS-8 Grade Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience with surveying with precision, drafting, construction inspection, and construction cost estimating. GS-9 Grade Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience with surveying with precision, drafting, construction inspection, construction cost estimating, and project management. -OR- Completion of two full years of graduate education or a master's degree directly related to the work of the Engineering Technician such as, engineering, construction or industrial technology. -OR- A combination of specialized experience and education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position

Education

You may qualify at the GS-07 and GS-09 grade levels with education and experience. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address IHS Headquarters 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 US
• Name: Quinn Proctor
• Phone: 240-963-5127
• Email: [email protected]