About the Position: Works closely with the Geospatial Branch Chief in regard to Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems and Technical Design Software for computer systems. Applying a wide range of technical and engineering knowledge, analytical, and diagnostic techniques, for developing new or modified work methods to a variety of planning and engineering studies and designs that require the use of CAD/BIM and other Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools, etc.

Duties

Demonstrates a general knowledge of planning and engineering designs and an in-depth knowledge of related computer application technology as it relates to the production of engineering reports, plans and specifications, and drawings. Provides comprehensive management advisory and technical services for the use of CAD (Computer Aided Design (CAD) / BIM (Building Information Modeling) / CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) tools. Responsible for establishment and management of user requested complex databases for engineering products for engineering design work. System evaluation requires the use of alternative approaches and the resolution of untested products. Work requires coordination within and sometimes outside the organization and contact with varied professionals. CAD (Computer Aided Design (CAD) / BIM (Building Information Modeling) / CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) applications require certification and continuous training to stay current with rapid changes in technology. Documents problems related to system software. Evaluation of segments of the system in terms of current condition and planning for the future of the whole system.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• You may be subject to a one-year probationary period if previously not met the requirements.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.

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 Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic 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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes planning and engineering designs with the use of CAD (Computer Aided Design / BIM (Building Information Modeling) system software for civil works construction projects; reviewing and analyzing drawings; and configuring with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for data collection. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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: CommunicationsProblem SolvingTechnical Competence 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-11).

Education

For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address RI-W2ST03 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-SAN FRANCISCO DO NOT MAIL San Francisco, CA 94103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk