Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior engineering technician in support of design and construction projects for the installation, as well as performing associated Drafting, Geographical Information System (GIS) and Surveying work. To provide "cradle to grave" technical design, construction management, and execution of base Civil Engineer projects.

Duties

Develops, reviews, analyzes, edits, studies, implements, produces, recommends and disseminates geospatial data to support real-time presentation of geospatial data in a geographic information system (GIS) Plans, leads surveys and validates precision surveys for design, construction control, and as-built documentation using GPS and traditional techniques. Independently plans the methods to create or edit original and complex engineering designs for major contractual projects utilizing a comprehensive, practical knowledge of technical engineering design, geometric principles and computer design and drafting (CADD) software. Manages engineering records. Operates and maintains print reproduction equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. May be subject to on-call or recall during contingencies or emergencies.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duly station on military or commercial aircraft to perform Temporary Duty.
• Position requires color vision.
• Strenuous physical exertions such as walking in steep, rocky terrain with treacherous footing, regular visits to construction and outdoor sites, standing for long periods, and lifting, carrying heavy objects under extreme outdoor weather conditions.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the NJ-0802-03 Engineering Technician In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Applicants must have, or within 120 days, will have 52 weeks (one year) specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-08 in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience supporting higher level engineering technicians, engineers, or land surveyors in the planning, development, execution of complex construction projects. Land survey construction experience, practices applicable to the broad range of engineering related duties concerned with the design and development of CADD models; and Geographic Information System (GIS) technician experience. OR EDUCATION: two full years of graduate education or a master's degree that it is directly related to the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: a combination of the education and experience described above. NOTE: only graduate level experience in excess of 1 year can be used to meet the combination of education and experience requirement. You must submit a copy of college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: a combination of the education and experience described above. NOTE: only graduate level experience in excess of 1 year can be used to meet the combination of education and experience requirement. You must submit a copy of college transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of symbols, terminology, and accepted standards used in engineering drawings; and the equipment, facilities, and systems of civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural engineering disciplines using architectural/graphic design software to accomplish unusually difficult drafting assignments. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of surveying methods, equipment, and techniques in the measurement or determination of distances, elevations, areas, angles, land boundaries, and other features of the earth's surface. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of the application of GIS software to edit and manage spatial data, perform spatial analysis and produce mapping products. 4. Knowledge and ability to independently lead Survey and GIS projects that include goal setting, planning, problem solving, effective communication, motivating, integration, scope setting, scheduling, cost estimating, quality control, risk management, political sensitivity. 5. Comprehensive knowledge and ability to prepare original and edit complex drawings that are neat, accurate, appropriately dimensioned, and geo spatially arranged, utilizing the methods and techniques of drafting and GIS technicians. 6. Knowledge and ability to make mathematical computations using standardized tables and formulas. 7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally (one-on-one and in front of audiences), digitally, and in writing; maintain good working relations; provide thorough and accurate information to co-workers, customers, coordinating organizations and contractors. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.


FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address AF Life Cycle Management Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]