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 Engineering Technician can be selected at either Grade, GS-0802-05,06,07,08,09, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division (SWD), Little Rock District, Operations Division, McClelland-Kerr Project Office, Located in Russellville, AR.

Duties

Plan and coordinate engineering phases of detailed planning for facilities operation and maintenance performed by construction contract, service contract, hired labor, etc. Responsible for a variety of engineering work related to a considerable number of different basic but established methods, procedures, and techniques. Serve as the technical advisor on all operations, construction, and maintenance activities. Plan for the maintenance and construction work required at an operational Corps of Engineers project including planning, coordinating, inspecting, and administering work of contractors. Investigate, analyze, and recommend courses and methods of action complete with plans, specifications, bills of materials, and cost estimates. Perform field survey work to develop site plans to be used in accomplishment of operations maintenance and construction activities. Prepare for and conduct pre-bid site visits and pre-work conferences. Prepare contract modifications which involve changes or refinements of design changes to meet altered field conditions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a testing designated position. Employee must pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter.
• May be required to work occasional weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
• This is a Bargaining Unit Position.

Qualifications

This is a Developmental position, it can be filled at the GS-05 (with promotion potential to the GS-06, then to the GS-07, then to the GS-08, then to the GS-09), or, Can be Fill at the Full Performance GS-09. If selected at the developmental level, non-competitive promotion to the next level may occur when all regulatory requirements are met. 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; your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. For The GS-5 (or equivalent) Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above for GS-4 (or equivalent). At least 6 of the 24 semester hours must have been in drafting if the position has been designated by a drafting area of specialization; OR, Certification: Engineering technicians may be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, an organization sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers. Certification by the Institute will be helpful as a measure of the technician's quality of experience. OR, Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 2 of the following 3 duties: 1) inventorying items in support of contracting activities OR 2) performing facility inspections OR 3) performing minor plumbing, electrical, or maintenance to facilities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). 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 education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. For the GS-06: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 2 of the following 3 duties: 1) preparing simple contract documents which include bill of materials OR 2) reviewing work of contractors OR 3) performing minor plumbing, electrical, and maintenance to facilities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05) For the GS-07: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1 of the following 2 duties: 1) preparing simple scopes of work for maintenance or construction contracts OR 2) leading others in performing electrical, plumbing, and facility maintenance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). For the GS-08: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 2 of the following 3 duties:1) Developing maintenance and construction site plans OR, 2) Performing contract activities such as drafting plans OR coordinating work of contractors; OR, 3) Assisting with site inspections to evaluate contractor work against contract specifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). For the GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 2 of the following 3 duties: 1) Working with contractor representatives to address contract modifications OR, 2) Preparing contract estimates OR 3) Developing operation and maintenance work plans for civil work projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

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 RK-W2SU04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT LITTLE ROCK DO NOT MAIL Little Rock, AR 72203 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk