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 prepare 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 education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-09, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-08 level in federal service performing duties related to the Engineering Technician position, in two 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. OR You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education havingTwo full years (36 semester hours) of graduate level education or a Masters degree that is directly related to the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. 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. 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 04/25/2024.

Education

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-09 grade level. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position.

You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information.

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]