Engineering Technician-CADD/GIS

US Washington Headquarters Services; Fairfield (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Washington Headquarters Services is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC), a premier DoD facility providing critical engineering support in an all-hazards environment. The role emphasizes drafting, surveying, and system layout responsibilities within a federal mission-critical context.

Qualified applicants will have CAD and GIS experience, plus the ability to perform QA reviews of drawing sets in collaboration with engineers or project managers.

Qualifications

• Basic requirement covers drafting, surveying, construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, architecture, chemical/electrical/mechanical systems or other engineering-related fields.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in Federal service is required.
• At GS-11 level, experience with CAD and GIS and QA of drawing sets is needed.

Skills

Drafting

Surveying

Construction estimating

Physical science

Mathematics

Architecture

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

CAD

GIS

Tools

CADD

GIS software

Job description

This position serves as the Engineering Technician at Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC). RRMC is on one of the Nation's premier facilities, providing support to various Department of Defense (DoD) tenants in an all-hazards environment.

MISSION ESSENTIAL POSITION

Mission essential employees may be required to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations ( e.g., building closure due to power outage) causing disruptions of government operations, and are required to maintain contact with their supervisor during any dismissal or closure situation unless specifically excused by their supervisor.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirement and specialized experience requirements described below.

BASIC REQUIREMENT

• drafting,
• surveying,
• construction estimating,
• physical science,
• mathematics,
• architecture,
• chemical, electrical, or mechanical systems,
• or other comparable engineering-related fields.

Experience in a trade or craft may also be qualifying when it provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques. Examples include work involving developmental, test, design, planning, or estimating responsibilities.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector).

You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement

1. Utilizing Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to create, update, and manage detailed engineering drawings, floor plans, and system layouts for complex facility, utility, or infrastructure projects; and
2. Conducting quality assurance reviews on drawing sets and collaborating with engineers or project managers to execute corrective design modifications.

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 may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS

Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a 'certification' of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A 'certification' letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This 'certification' must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid 'certification' of service with their initial application will be found 'not eligible'. Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

DOD PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible

Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-4) dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible

MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-3) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible

MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-2) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference.

Retained Grade PPP Eligible

Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-1) to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.