About the Position: This position is located in the Dam Safety Production Center H & H and Technical Support Division, Huntington, WV

Duties

Assist engineering staff in the development of complex preliminary and final designs for terrain and structural engineering features of navigation and flood control projects, local flood protection (including flood proofing), and recreation projects. Using information in the form of sketches, notes, or verbal instructions from engineers the incumbent will assemble and integrate pertinent information into the work assignment. Develop advanced 3-dimensional models of structural features using CADD software and assists others in using these models for plan presentation. Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the capabilities, operating characteristics, and functions of a variety of software packages for the CADD system Using office automation software, assist in the preparation of support documents relating to technical studies or specification and design submissions using drafts of preliminary designs. Convert various engineering and technical data and measurements into forms usable by engineers through use of computer aided Design and Drafting (CADD).

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. For GS-9: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes making technical recommendations based on preliminary data interpretation and test results; converting various engineering and technical data and measurements into forms usable by engineers through use of computer aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). For GS-10: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting engineers and technical staff in the preparation of project plans, specifications or schedules; performing project inspections and reporting on their findings; converting various engineering and technical data and measurements into forms usable by engineers through use of computer aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). For GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes participating in or conducting studies involving the operational capabilities of a variety of facilities, structures, and/or appurtenances; analyzing all phases of operational problems; providing written or oral reports with recommendations for modification, correction, or preventive maintenance; and developing advanced 3-dimensional models of structural features using CADD software. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-HUNTINGTON DO NOT MAIL Huntington, WV 25701 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk