About the Position: Serves as an Engineering Technician responsible for performing a variety of office engineering duties in support of Construction Branch activities.

Duties

Provides administrative and technical guidance to the office staff and other field offices. Prepares contract modifications initiated in the field for unlimited dollar amounts. Performs or directs a variety of related duties.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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: For the GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes one (1) or more of the following; (1) assisting with engineering duties in support of construction activities, (2) providing administrative and technical support, (3) reviewing drawings, plans, and specifications, (4) assisting with preparation of government contracts, (5) preparing a variety of documents and recurring reports, and (6) applying regulations, policies and procedures related to construction engineering practices. 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: One year of specialized experience which includes two (2) or more of the following; (1) assisting with engineering duties in support of construction activities, (2) providing administrative and technical support, (3) reviewing drawings, plans, and specifications, (4) assisting with preparation of government contracts, (5) preparing a variety of documents and recurring reports, and (6) applying regulations, policies and procedures related to construction engineering practices. 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: One year of specialized experience which includes three (3) or more of the following; (1) assisting with engineering duties in support of construction activities, (2) providing administrative and technical support, (3) reviewing drawings, plans, and specifications, (4) assisting with preparation of government contracts, (5) preparing a variety of documents and recurring reports, and (6) applying regulations, policies and procedures related to construction engineering practices. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). For the GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes four (4) or more of the following; (1) performing engineering duties in support of construction activities, (2) providing administrative and technical support, (3) interpreting drawings, plans, and specifications, (4) assisting with preparation of government contracts and modifications, (5) preparing documents and reports such as cost estimates, scopes of work, negotiation memoranda, contract modifications, and a variety of recurring reports, and (6) applying regulations, policies and procedures related to construction engineering practices. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). For the GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes five (5) or more of the following; (1) performing engineering duties in support of construction activities, (2) providing administrative and technical support, (3) interpreting drawings, plans, and specifications, (4) preparing and negotiating government contracts and modifications, (5) compiling andanalyzing documents and reports such as cost estimates, scopes of work, negotiation memoranda, contract modifications, and a variety of recurring reports, and (6) applying regulations, policies and procedures related to construction engineering practices. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsContracting/ProcurementProject ManagementTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement For the GS-07: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06). Time in Grade Requirement For the GS-08: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). Time in Grade Requirement For the GS-09: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08). Time in Grade Requirement For the GS-10: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Time in Grade Requirement For the GS-11: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RH-W07102 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SEATTLE DO NOT MAIL Seattle, WA 98124 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk