Please limit your resume to 5 pages. Only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Serves as a Civil Engineering Technician responsible for developing plans and designs for a variety of projects of considerable scope and complexity. Assignments involve service to Aberdeen Proving Ground mission and tenant activities including projects for repair, maintenance, alteration, and construction of major technical and experimental facilities.

Duties

Prepares plans, designs, and specifications required for approved special projects involving maintenance, repair, alteration, or construction in support of installation mission and tenant activities. Inspects facilities and prepares reports on various civil engineering features. Investigates requests by visiting the site or proposed facility and conferring with the requesting activity. Prepares projects of broad scope and complexity for accomplishment by open-ended architectural/engineering (A-E) design/study development contracts. Develops a formal request for an A-E firm to develop a design and/or conduct a design study. Prepares all necessary correspondence to the A-E firm which will initiate the study/ design task. Develops manpower flow chart detailing how long job will take to design and what disciplines will be required.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG -checklist. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible (PPP DoD MSP) -checklist. Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement (PPP DoD MRNG Dis) -checklist. Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible (PPP DoD RG) -checklist. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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 I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the (GS-08) level in the Federal service which includes knowledge of a wide range of technical engineering methods, principles, requirements, work techniques, and practices of an area of specialization, and skill in applying standardized, analytical, and evaluative methods and techniques sufficient to advise on and/or resolve difficult but well-precedented, factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues. Maintain one-of-a-kind equipment, custom equipment, developmental equipment OR I have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as: engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have more than one year but less than the required education in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Specialized Experience GS-10 I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the (GS-09) level in the Federal service which includes perform installation, maintenance, operation, and testing duties; employ unique and specially designed precision instruments; maintain one-of-a-kind equipment, custom equipment, developmental equipment, or equipment which is continually being modified and adapted and does not usually have adequate documentation; and complete moderately difficult and complex survey work. Specialized Experience GS-11 I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the (GS-10) level in the Federal service which includes preparing plans, designs, and specifications required for approved special projects involving maintenance, repair, alteration, or construction. Knowledge in projects which include paving, storm drainage, sanitary sewer foundations, test course construction, and other related civil works functions. Specialized Experience GS-12 I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the (GS-11) level in the Federal service which includes preparing projects of broad scope and complexity for accomplishment by open-ended architectural/engineering (A-E) design/study development contracts. Knowledge of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) System, External Enterprise Business Portal (EEBP), to order bulk fuel and Material Receipt Acceptance (MRA) module for fuel payment.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address FT-W4QVAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG APG DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk