This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain competitive positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at a hydro-electric generating facility, near the town of Umatilla OR, approximately 10 miles N. of Hermiston, OR and 30 miles S. of Kennewick, WA, Employees working at McNary Dam and living in the State of Washington are exempt from Oregon state tax.

Duties

Updates project drawings to reflect as-built conditions resulting from actual construction, installation or modification of a large variety of project features ranging from architectural modifications to changes in complex equipment controls. Investigates and corrects drawing discrepancies. Serves as fund control officer for the various sections, providing explanations and guidance on procedures for preparation of documents, i.e., CEFMS documents such as supply requisition documents. Maintains an up-to-date project drawing file, index system, and microfilm retrieval system. Prepares complete drawings including plans, schematics, details and sections for construction of modification to structures, utilities, recreation facilities, and mechanical and electrical equipment as found on a major hydroelectric power project. Prepares final drawings using standard drafting techniques and/or CADD system. Monitors, records, and interprets on a prescribed schedule all project structural instrumentation.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. GS-07: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience using Computer Aided Drawing software to update technical drawings from sketches. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management, or related field of study. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-08: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in developing and presenting written technical and non-technical information to document findings and recommendations, and experience using Computer Aided Drawing programs to create basic drawings of equipment and facilities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management, or related field of study. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience using an electronic document management system to catalog, file, and organize engineering documents, developing and presenting written technical and non-technical information to document findings and recommendations, and using Computer Aided Drawing programs to create and update drawings of hydroelectric equipment and facilities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Education: A Master's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management, or related field of study or two full years of graduate level education leading to such a degree. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-WALLA WALLA DO NOT MAIL Walla Walla, WA 99362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk