This position is located in the Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE) Field Office in Whiteriver, AZ. The primary function of the incumbent is to assist the engineering staff to perform technical duties related to the construction of water and wastewater facilities. Position will require frequent travel.

Duties

Construction inspection of on-going construction work and coordinates construction staking to include designating locations for trenching, excavations, and facilities in accordance with plans and specifications. Independently operates survey equipment to check or reestablish vertical control on any project site. Operate survey equipment to check or reestablish horizontal control on any project site with planning assistance from the Project Engineer. Able to independently interpret standard specifications and drawings. Requires minor assistance from the Project Engineer with the interpretation of non-standard drawings and specifications. Construction inspection of sanitation facilities construction projects which includes, but is not limited to the construction of septic tank-absorption field systems; well drilling; pump installations; and construction of water mains, sewer mains, water and sewer service lines, sewage lagoons, sewage lift stations, sewage treatment systems, solid waste facilities, water storage reservoirs, and pump houses. Assists project engineer and/or engineer technician in performing boundary surveys, topographic surveys, level loops, right-of-way surveys, and traverse surveys for project designs, construction staking, and as-builts. Incumbent has a full understanding of proper survey principles for completion of a vertical control level loop and horizontal control traverse. Independently able to utilize a laser level for vertical control surveys out in the field with initial planning assistance from the Project Engineer. Able to utilize a theodolite or total station to complete a horizontal traverse with assistance from the Project Engineer. Independently able to reestablish or check vertical control on a construction site. Able to reestablish or check horizontal control on the jobsite with initial planning assistance from the Project Engineer.

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-0809-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples Include: Interpreting sanitary facilities construction plans and specifications recognizing problem areas; monitoring other workers and inspecting construction materials and workmanship to ensure safety requirements are being followed; conduct home surveys, soil percolation tests, and other investigations for sanitation facilities; prepare and submit progress reports of work activities; responsible for work site readiness and construction scheduling. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Phoenix OEHE Group 40 N Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 US
• Name: Yanibah Yazza
• Email: [email protected]