Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Engineering Technician (Civil). You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Farmington, New Mexico For more information click here.

Duties

Conduct design surveys and/or field site visits to collect samples and data This includes taking measurements and photos to document cases of infrastructure failures or errors, or to document site, equipment, and/or facility conditions. Develop, prepare, and/or review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction and/or proposed/ongoing projects. Review, affirm accuracy of invoicing, and prepares reports on pay quantity including analysis of government estimated quantities compared to quantities paid. Monitor project plans that outline the scope, schedule, and/or budget of assigned projects. This includes collaboration and communication; participating on teams; and identifying procedural issues prior to adverse impacts to the schedule and budget Participate in coordination meetings with a variety of government and/or non-government stakeholders. Provide administrative support in connection with regulatory program oversight. Use databases to maintain engineering data and records. Participates in the development, maintenance, and/or operation of engineering data collection and storage systems. Evaluate proposed material designs and makes recommendations concerning adequacy of construction materials or constructability of the design.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-10, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in federal service performing duties related to Engineering Technician position, in three or more of the following areas. 1. Performing technical analysis of construction schedules, proposals, submittals, modifications, or other contractor- provided documentation. 2. Developing plans, specifications, or cost estimates for proposed or ongoing projects. 3. Reviewing drawings and design analysis for conformance with established engineering standards 4. Drafting technical documentation for engineering work assignments. 5. Reviewing statements of work, construction schedules, and contractor payment requests. 6. Conducting pre-award activities to ensure contractor work meets requirements and standards. 7. Drafting drawings using design software. 8. Preparing change orders, modifications, or technical review of claims, and preparing cost estimates. To qualify at the GS-11, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-10 level in federal service performing duties related to Engineering Technician position, in four or more of the following areas. 1. Performing technical analysis of construction schedules, proposals, submittals, modifications, or other contractor- provided documentation. 2. Developing plans, specifications, or cost estimates for proposed or ongoing projects. 3. Reviewing drawings and design analysis for conformance with established engineering standards 4. Drafting technical documentation for engineering work assignments. 5. Reviewing statements of work, construction schedules, and contractor payment requests. 6. Conducting pre-award activities to ensure contractor work meets requirements and standards. 7. Drafting drawings using design software. 8. Preparing change orders, modifications, or technical review of claims, and preparing cost estimates. 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. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 03/01/2024.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contacts

• Address Upper Colorado Basin Region, Four Corners Construction Office Bureau of Reclamation 125 South State Street Room 8100 Salt Lake City, UT 84138 US
• Name: Mckinley Earnest
• Phone: 801-524-3787
• Email: [email protected]