ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

U.S. Army Europe and Africa; Vicenza; In loco; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The U.S. Army Europe and Africa is seeking a trainee for an engineering position focused on housing management. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating projects related to maintenance and construction of government-controlled housing facilities. Candidates must possess a Geometra or Perito Edile Diploma and relevant experience. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth within a military context.

Competenze

• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience at UA-04 or UA-03 level.
• Education must be directly related to the occupation.
• Knowledge of English required.

Mansioni

• Plan, program, and coordinate housing maintenance and construction projects.
• Conduct inspections and assess compliance with regulations.
• Prepare annual work programs and manage project budgets.

Conoscenze

Knowledge of engineering methods

Project planning and coordination

Technical evaluation

Formazione

Geometra or Perito Edile Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH.

Applications will be accepted from INTERNAL Local National employees seeking promotion or reassignment. Concurrent consideration MAY be given to EXTERNAL candidates.

NOTE: This is a trainee position, targeted at UA-03. The position may be filled at the UA-04 or UA-03 grade level. If filled at UA-04, the incumbent may be promoted non-competitively to UA-03 upon completing necessary training, meeting qualification requirements, and upon supervisor's recommendation.

If you have questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at:

or call 0444-715026 from 14:00 to 16:00 (Mon-Fri).

The incumbent exercises practical knowledge of engineering methods and techniques to perform technical duties related to planning, scheduling, evaluation, and efficient use of Government-controlled and leased housing facilities. Responsibilities include planning, programming, coordinating, and monitoring projects related to maintenance, repair, modification, rehabilitation, improvement, and minor construction of assets under the housing division. Analyzes existing facilities for maintenance costs, condition, and requirements. Prepares annual and long-range work programs, reviews project status, and initiates acquisition packages for leased quarters, including surveys, contact with owners/contractors, technical evaluations, and coordination with higher headquarters. Represents housing interests in engineering plans, procurement, and contracts. Writes specifications for projects, reviews plans and designs, and participates in planning and design meetings. Conducts inspections of housing facilities, reviews work requests, and assesses compliance with regulations and standards. Locates and assesses housing units for lease, requiring travel and inspections. Contacts landlords/contractors, evaluating the units' suitability and determining corrective actions. Ensures budget inclusion for all work plan requirements and provides cost inputs based on current and historical data.

NOTE: The work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 08:00 to 17:00, including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the standards in the Qualification Standards Handbook.

EXPERIENCE:

At UA-04, a minimum of 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to UA-05 is required.

At UA-03, a minimum of 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to UA-04 is required.

Specialized experience involves knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the duties of the position, typically related to the work involved.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:

Education must be directly related to the occupation.

NOTE: Knowledge of English, both oral and written, is required for technical instructions, specifications, and discussions.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Your application must demonstrate sufficient experience and/or education to meet the position requirements. Ratings will be based on the experience and education provided.

Copies of educational documents (e.g., "Diploma di Laurea", transcripts, High School Diploma) and driver’s license must be submitted via email to the specified address, with the vacancy announcement number in the subject line. Failure to submit documents timely may result in disqualification.

Applicants must possess:

• A "Geometra" or "Perito Edile" Diploma;

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a military driver's license equivalent to the Italian driver's license type "B".