This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as an Engineering Technician responsible for the technical inspection and instrumentation at four Tri-Lakes Project Dams.

Duties

Responsible for installation, maintenance, operation, monitoring, and evaluation of all dam safety instrumentation and equipment. Observe, inspect, collect, and record data readings from instrumentation used in assuring the stability of four Tri-Lakes Project Dams. Review requests and plans of proposed construction that might affect the dams and appurtenant structures and recommend approval and/or changes to the proposed work. Collaborate with and assist organizational units of such Project Management, Real Estate, and Engineering Division relative to the design of flood damage reduction projects to prevent operation and maintenance problems. Prepare and interpret plans and specifications for small construction and service contracts in support of a major flood control project. Utilize a computerized maintenance management system to provide system control, oversight, repair history, analysis and quality of the data entered. Involved with the operation and maintenance of 4 flood control dams. Participates in annual and periodic dam inspections. Assists in a variety of maintenance, repair and operational duties for the project office.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a mandatory drug Testing Designated Position (TDP), in accordance with ER 690-1-1218, USACE Civilian Drug Free Workplace Program, dated 30 June 2021. Pre-employment and random drug testing required.
• Obtain and maintain a valid State-issued Driver's License.
• Obtain and maintain USACE boat operator license within 1 year of appointment.
• Obtain and maintain a valid CPR certificate, First Aid/First Responder (or equivalent) training and certification. within 1 year of appointment.
• May be required to work nights and/or weekends depending on the needs of the Project.
• Will be required to work in non-permit and Category II permit required confined spaces and must be able to implement proper entry techniques. Required to know and implement the requirements of the Confined Space Program.

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. GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience collecting instrumentation data; utilizing spreadsheet software to input and analyze instrumentation data; and identify anomalies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). GS-08 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience collecting instrumentation data; utilizing spreadsheet software to input and analyze instrumentation data for trends; and investigate anomalies to recommend remediation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS- 07). GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience collecting instrumentation data; utilizing spreadsheet software to input and analyze instrumentation data for trends; and conducting inspections of dams and water control structures or construction. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS- 08). 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RH-W2SJ07 USARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-OMAHA DO NOT MAIL Omaha, NE 68102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk