This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is an Engineering Technician (Civil) developemental position to the Full Performance of GS-11. This position is located in the Engineering and Construction Division, Design Branch, Geospatial Section, Chicago, IL.

Duties

Develop preliminary and final details of drawings, and all or portions of design analysis for a variety of civil work of engineering features for navigation, flood control, ecosystem restoration, and emergency operation projects. Prepare preliminary and final input to planning reports, design documentation reports, contract drawings, as-built drawings and OM manuals. Prepare three-dimensional digital terrain models from survey data downloaded from data collectors or from digital surveys. Prepare survey request for civil works and environmental restoration projects. Contact project managers and others outside Design Branch to obtain needed technical and scheduling information and to plan and coordinate work efforts. Perform technical and design assignments using CADD and civil engineering design software package. Assist in developing and maintaining general engineering CADD standards.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-0802 series includes: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802 GS-5 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service which includes developing quantities, reviewing construction drawings and preparing parametric cost estimates. GS-6 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes reviewing construction drawings, preparing parametric and detailed cost estimates and applying construction means and methods when developing government estimates. GS-7 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes assisting senior estimator on preparing government estimates for a variety of planning, design and construction projects. GS-8 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes technical work such as applying advanced methods and technical engineering techniques to develop estimates based on detailed drawings and specifications for civil works projects. GS-9 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service which includes preparing preliminary estimates on unit prices for a wide variety of projects including breakwater structures, storm water flow control structures (locks, dams, gates, channels, etc.), highway and utility construction, environmental restoration, building renovation, preparing cost estimates of various types of structures utilizing RS Means data and computer aided estimating software; review cost estimates prepared by Architect-Engineer firms. GS-10 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes effectively utilizing RS Means data and Computer aid Cost Estimating software independently, reviewing costs estimates prepared by Architect-Engineer firms and preparing detailed responses to provide feedback, completing preliminary estimates on a wide variety of projects, developing Estimate quantities, performing work independently, and reviewing construction documents and providing feedback to designers on Constructability. GS-11 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service which includes effectively utilizing RS Means data and Computer aid Cost Estimating software independently, reviewing costs estimates prepared by Architect-Engineer firms and preparing detailed responses to provide feedback, completing preliminary estimates on a wide variety of projects, developing Estimate quantities, performing work independently, and reviewing construction documents and providing feedback to designers on Constructability. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.

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 RE-W2SM06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-CHICAGO DO NOT MAIL Chicago, IL 60604 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk