About the Position: This is an Engineering Technician position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, Fort Worth District, Operations Division located in Waco, TX.

Duties

Collects data and prepares sketches or other design criteria to define work function for engineering personnel who are developing required plans and specifications. Prepares detailed government estimates to support service and construction contracts. Performs all contract quality assurance activities related to maintenance and construction activities. Responsible for inspecting work of contractors and maintaining all records pertaining to administration of both construction and service contracts. Performs field-type engineering required to accomplish technical work related to operation, maintenance, and construction performed under jurisdiction of the project office. Meets with engineering personnel from other governmental agencies on routine matters dealing with project maintenance and construction program.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must complete pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State-issued driver's license.

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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans 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. This position is being filled as a one-grade interval. For most one-grade interval occupational series, the qualification standard calls for at least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade. However, there is no position in the normal line of progression that is one grade lower than the position being filled. Therefore, 1 year of specialized experience at the second lower level is creditable for in-service (current or former) applicants. However, for outside applicants (i.e., those without current or prior Federal competitive or excepted service), 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower level is required. Please see statements below for qualifications and time in grade requirements. For In-service Applicants (Current or Former federal employees) ~ GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Documenting preventive maintenance for equipment; AND 2) Assisting with the inspections of contractor work products or services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Time in Grade Requirements Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). For Outside Applicants (non-Federal)~ GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Develop documents for construction and/or service contracts; AND 2) Performing preventative maintenance for equipment or facilities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Time in Grade Requirements 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). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contract AdministrationData AnalysisFacilities Requirements Analysis and Planning

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address RK-W2SU02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT FORT WORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Worth, TX 76102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk