Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill many vacancies. This is a temporary appointment. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year.

Duties

Work is performed under the technical supervision of a Professional Engineer. Assists other members of the engineering staff in performing a wide variety of assignments in support of the resource programs. Programs can includes: timber, range, watershed, recreation, fisheries, wildlife, livestock, wild horses, mineral material sites, emergency fire rehabilitation, riparian areas and upkeep of roads, yards and buildings. Work may also include project design and survey, contract preparation and administration functions, Right-of-Way and other road use permits, and data analysis. Evaluates data, applications or engineering problems that require non-precise, qualitative, or subjective analytical approaches. Places instruments in accordance with test plans and specifications and observes data. Drafts technical documentation for assigned work. Selects method for presenting data for internal use. Perform duties related to construction, inspection, production, application, standardization, and testing. May need to be familiar with a range of materials used in construction. Engineering Technicians (Civil) assist in conducting engineering activities, inspect structures and systems, develop processes, and use specialized surveying equipment and devices.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• Some locations may require that you possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. GS-06: One year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-5 level. Examples of specialized experience may include extracting data from a variety of sources (e.g., field notes, design manuals, laboratory reports, handbooks, etc.) requiring knowledge of the applicability and use of the data and the characteristics of the sources; recognizing and reporting errors, non-consistencies, and other deficiencies in the technical data; selecting the method for presenting the data for internal use, using tabular and graphic means; resolving technical problems in measuring uncomplicated surveys, conducting P-Line and site surveys; and plotting roadway alignments, grade lines, cross sections, culvert locations, and related information from field notes and other sources. OR Successful completion of one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position. OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience. GS-07: One year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-6 level. Examples of specialized experience may include performing survey and design of roads associated with annual work plans, including flagging final road grades, gathering road design data, surveying P-lines and designing P or L line roads, and establishing final road locations; performing a wide range of standard and special purpose tests of soils, concrete, and other materials used in construction of dams, tunnels, reservoirs, culverts, roads etc.; performing routine inspection functions, administration of engineering construction, supply, service and timber sale contracts; preparing right-of-way letters and agreements, preparing NEPA documentation; gathering and analysis of facility and transportation system condition assessment data; calibrating laboratory equipment and modifying test equipment or procedures to meet unusual field conditions or special requirements; and inspecting contractor's concrete manufacturing operation for compliance with specifications and recommending, through supervisor, correction of concrete mix. OR Successful completion of one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position. OR A combination of experience and education to meet the total experience. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands/Work Environments: Work requires some physical exertion such as bending and walking/hiking in terrain that is rough, rocky, mountainous and densely vegetated that may also be steep, wet and muddy. Required to lift and carry equipment necessary to perform the work of the position, this includes tools, personal protective equipment, food and water for extended periods away from a vehicle. Work while in the office is performed in

Education

Applicants may qualify for these positions based on experience, education, or an equivalent combination as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.

If qualifying based on education, you will need to clearly state your undergraduate/graduate degree(s) and you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution See Foreign Education.

Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-6 and 7.

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM Oregon State Office BLM Oregon State Office, OR-953 1220 SW Third Portland, OR 97204 US
• Name: Deena Huckabee
• Phone: (503) 808-6378
• Email: [email protected]