Job opening: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Salary: $61 999 - 97 514 per year
Published at: Jul 30 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: Provide technical services for the Maintenance Section in Operations Division: prepare estimates of costs, plans and specifications for service, supply and construction contracts related to new/existing buildings, equipment, and other facilities; utilize CADD and GIS software; conduct inspections and surveys of navigation and flood risk management facilities to include equipment, buildings, grounds, utilities, etc.; maintain records in a facility maintenance system.
Duties
Coordinates contract actions between the District Field Sites and the District Contracting Office.
Prepares, reviews, and coordinates Statements Of Work for various maintenance and repair projects.
Provides technical support to field sites in the execution of designs in accordance with established, quality standards, schedules, and budgets.
Works with field maintenance staff relative to engineering and design aspects of projects.
Participates in commonly performed inspections, Operational Condition Assessments, and other engineering inspections.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license for the duration of employment.
- A pre-employment physical is required- Must be able to lift 40 or more pounds.
- During inspections you may be exposed to uneven terrain, moving equipment, adverse weather conditions, and may be required to wear protective equipment.
- May be required to prolonged standing, bending, climbing, using ladders, or being at high heights.
- One (1) year probationary period may be required if not completed previously.
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)Domestic 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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 specialized 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 GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: researching materials and supplies for cost estimate quotes; inputting data in to facility maintenance tracking system; assisting with statements of work and calculations of cost estimates for assigned projects; preparing recurring reports regarding projects; or participating in inspections on locks and dams, flood risk management structures and/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).
Specialized Experience GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes: preparing repair recommendations for supervisory review; researching materials and supplies for cost estimate quotes; assisting with statements of work and calculations of cost estimates for assigned projects; or participating in inspections on locks and dams, flood risk management structures and/or facilities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: troubleshooting operating systems, tools, equipment, and structures to determine depth of repairs required; conducting meetings to discuss technical information to a variety of audiences; developing statements of work and calculations of cost estimates for assigned projects; and performing inspections on locks and dams, flood risk management structures and facilities. 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/ProcurementFacilities InspectionTechnical Problem Solving
Time in Grade Requirement: 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: 52 weeks at the GS-08.
GS-10: 52 weeks at the GS-09.
GS-11: 52 weeks at the GS-10.
Contacts
- Address RE-W2SM04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-PITTSBURGH
DO NOT MAIL
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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