This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain personnel of the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located in the Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division, Construction Branch, Northern Area Office, in Port Arthur, Texas. A recruitment/relocation incentive MAY be offered. See Additional information section for more information.

Duties

Direct and participate in preparation of preliminary plans and specifications and accompanying data sheets covering dredging operations. Maintain a detailed history of the dredging operations and compiles data used to prepare future dredging programs. Preparation of plans and specifications will be primarily on CADD using the available CADD hardware and software in the office. Assists in the coordination, operation, and maintenance of two different survey systems (land and hydrographic). Provide technical guidance to other technicians. Perform quality assurance of on-going contracts. Processes all land and hydrographic surveys.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position may require some TDY – approximately 5%.

Qualifications

A RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE MAY BE OFFERED, IF ELIGIBLE AND DEPENDING ON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND MANAGEMENT DISCRETION. AN INCENTIVE MUST BE REQUESTED BY SELECTED APPLICANT AND APPROVED PRIOR TO HIRE. AN INCENTIVE REQUIRES A SIGNED SERVICE AGREEMENT. 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Collecting survey data using electronic systems; AND 2) Utilizing equipment capabilities for topographic and hydrographic surveys; AND 3) Developing plan sheets by use of Computer Aided Design/Drafting (CADD). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Contacts

• Address RK-W2SU03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT GALVESTON DO NOT MAIL Galveston, TX 77553 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk