This position is part of the WAPA-UGP-Upper Great Plains. As a Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and performing contract administrative matters for a diverse variety of construction projects for the Upper Great Plains Construction Office. **This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at one of the Huron, SD duty location identified.*

Duties

As an Engineering Technician you will be responsible for performing the following duties at the full performance level:

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: For the GS-7 level: At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service. To qualify at this grade level, your specialized experience must include ALL the following: Applying specialized rules, procedures, or operations regarding engineering methods and practices to monitor contractor performance. Applying various engineering disciplines such as civil, electrical, and mechanical, sufficient to assist with recognizing and resolving technical issues and problems. -OR- One full year (18 semester/27 quarter hours) of graduate level education directly related to the work of the position. -OR- A combination of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience described above. For the GS-8 level: At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. To qualify at this grade level, your specialized experience must include ALL the following: Applying specialized rules, procedures, or operations regarding engineering methods and practices to monitor contractor performance. Applying various engineering disciplines such as civil, electrical, and mechanical, sufficient to assist with recognizing and resolving technical issues and problems. Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. -OR- Master's degree or two full years of graduate level education directly related to the work of the position. -OR- A combination of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience described above. Only that graduate level coursework in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours is creditable for this grade level. For the GS-9 level: At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 grade level in the Federal service. To qualify at this grade level, your specialized experience must include ALL the following: Applying specialized rules, procedures, or operations regarding engineering methods and practices to monitor contractor performance and provide technical oversight and review of A/E and construction contracts. Applying various engineering disciplines such as civil, electrical, and mechanical, sufficient to recognize and resolve technical issues and problems. Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. Articulating complex or technical information to be understandable by others. -OR- Master's degree or two full years of graduate level education directly related to the work of the position. -OR- A combination of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience described above. Only that graduate level coursework in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours is creditable for this grade level. 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 any volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

Education

If you are substituting education for the specialized experience requirements, you must provide documentation supporting any education claims in your application. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Contacts

• Address WAPA-UGP-Upper Great Plains 12155 W. Alameda Pkwy Lakewood, CO 80228 US
• Name: Michael Dickison
• Email: [email protected]