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) developmental 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 education 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. 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 Specialized Experience GS-05 - one year of specialized experience which includes initiating and reviewing others technical and design assignments using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). Specialized Experience GS-6 - one year of specialized experience which includes developing and completing some technical and design assignments using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Specialized Experience GS-7 - one year of specialized experience which includes developing and completing advanced technical and design assignments using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) ; assisting with create drawings and make modifications to features for various Civil Works projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Specialized Experience GS-8 - one year of specialized experience which includes completing technical and design assignments using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD); understanding how survey and engineering data and drawings are developed and their application as related to construction; making modifications to features for various Civil Works projects; prepares quantity estimates, and shares responsibility for technical accuracy of calculations and project features. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Specialized Experience GS-9 - one year of specialized experience which includes drawing preparation utilizing Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD); utilizing more advanced CADD applications and Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM) features, as well as surveying, civil engineering and drafting standards to complete and/or analyze design analysis, drawings, and quantity estimates; preparing preliminary and final input to planning reports, design documentation reports, contract drawings, as-built drawings and O&M manuals; identifying technical, civil/site design, and survey. Specialized Experience GS-10 - one year equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service which includes drawing preparation utilizing Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) using Building Information Modeling (BIM), utilizes more advance CADD applications and Digital Terrain Modeling DTM features, as well as surveying, civil engineering and drafting standards to complete and/ or analyze design analysis, drawings, and quantity estimates; preparing preliminary and final input to planning reports, design documentation reports, contract drawings; identifying technical civil/site design, and survey problems inherent in the assignment; Use AEC CADD standards for drawings Specialized Experience GS-11 - one year of specialized experience which includes providing designs of intricate and complex systems includes grading and alignment of levees, channels, roads, erosion and sediment control features, wetland mitigation, stream bank restoration; preparing three-dimensional digital terrain models from survey data downloaded from data collectors or from digital surveys.; and expert knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) systems operation and maintenance requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

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