This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce. This position is for the St Paul District.

Duties

In this position, the incumbent develops preliminary and final details of drawings, and all or portions of design analysis. Prepares preliminary and final input to planning reports, design documentation reports, contract drawings, as-built drawings and Operation and maintenance manuals. Drawing preparation is performed utilizing Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CAD). Prepares survey request for civil works and environmental restoration projects. Serves on design teams, responsible for coordinating with design engineers and other staff on design layouts, design procedures, and resolution of any problems encountered in the field or during design. Performs technical and design assignments using CAD and civil engineering design software package. Reviews in-house and contracted work for compliance with accepted standards. Provides guidance and training to less experienced technicians and engineers in the use and resolution of technical problems associated with the CAD system. Conducts site reconnaissance and assists with field surveys for the purpose of: (a) collecting data on existing, anticipated, or as-constructed conditions, (b) visually analyzing and selecting tentative field locations for specific project features.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Relocation/PCS MAY BE authorized.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive MAY BE authorized.
• See other requirements below.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/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. Education and/ or Experience Required: GS-09: One year of specialized experience includes meeting two of the following: 1) Make technical recommendations based upon preliminary engineering data interpretation and/or test results; 2) prepare drawings or reports utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software; 3) identify technical , civil/site design, and/or survey problems inherent in engineering assignments; 4) Assist engineers in the preparation of project plans, specifications, cost estimates, and/or schedules; and 5) provide design analyses for civil works projects such as; flood control, ecosystem, restoration, and/or emergency operation projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Education: Two full years of graduate level education or a master's degree in Civil Engineering, or related field of study. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-10: One year of specialized experience includes meeting three of the following: 1) Make technical recommendations based upon preliminary engineering data interpretation and/or test results; 2) prepare drawings or reports utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software; 3) identify technical , civil/site design, and/or survey problems inherent in engineering assignments; 4) Assist engineers in the preparation of project plans, specifications, cost estimates, and/or schedules; and 5) provide design analyses for civil works projects such as; flood control, ecosystem, restoration, and/or emergency operation projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Successfully completed Two and a half years (i.e., 45 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Civil Engineering. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 9. Add the two percentages. GS-11: One year of specialized experience includes meeting four of the following: 1) Make technical recommendations based upon preliminary engineering data interpretation and/or test results; 2) prepare drawings or reports utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software; 3) identify technical , civil/site design, and/or survey problems inherent in engineering assignments; 4) Assist engineers in the preparation of project plans, specifications, cost estimates, and/or schedules; and 5) provide design analyses for civil works projects such as; flood control, ecosystem, restoration, and/or emergency operation projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Civil Engineering. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

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 RG-W2R906 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ST PAUL DO NOT MAIL St. Paul, MN 55101 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk