Engineering Technician (Civil).

US Army Corps of Engineers; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a qualified professional to process hydrographic and topographic data, produce CAD drawings and volume reports for internal use and public access, and maintain organized survey data on the USACE shared drive.

The role requires adaptability to changing project requirements and travel up to 10% for field data collection. Applicants should have graduate-level engineering education or a master’s degree, with specialized field experience in hydrographic

Qualifications

• This position requires specialized field data collection experience and drafting deliverables.
• Education/experience can be substituted per federal guidelines.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain clearance and travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Process hydrographic/topographic data for volumes and drawings.
• Create CAD drawings and volume reports for USACE and public access.
• Maintain accurate survey data files on the USACE shared drive.
• Adapt to changing requirements and project goals as needed.

Skills

Data processing

Hydrographic surveying

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Swimming

Education

Graduate-level education or master’s in Engineering/related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (optional path)

Tools

CAD software

Survey data management tools

Job description

• Processes hydrographic and topographic data for use in volumes and drawings. Ensures correctness of all data prior to submission for review.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and goals as the requirements on any given day are subject to changes.
• Creates Computer-aided design (CAD) drawings and volume reports from processed data for distribution to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and public access.
• Maintains complete and accurate files for all associated survey data and file structures on the USACE shared drive.

Duties

• Processes hydrographic and topographic data for use in volumes and drawings. Ensures correctness of all data prior to submission for review.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and goals as the requirements on any given day are subject to changes.
• Creates Computer-aided design (CAD) drawings and volume reports from processed data for distribution to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and public access.
• Maintains complete and accurate files for all associated survey data and file structures on the USACE shared drive.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• The duties of this position require travel up to approximately 10% of the time. Travel will include and not be limited to construction and proposed project sites where surveying and data collection will occur while exposed to the elements.
• Work will include physical exertion in terms of walking, climbing, standing, sitting, lifting, and carrying objects up to at least 30 pounds.
• Incumbent should be comfortable working on vessel and working around water and must be able to swim to the standard of the American Red Cross Level II Primary Skills (basic floating techniques and free style swim, etc.) or equivalent certifications.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certifications.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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

Qualifications At The GS-09 Level

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:

1. Executing hydrographic field data collection and drafting technical survey deliverables
2. Applying principles of hydrographic surveying and acoustic-based survey methods
3. Editing and validating incoming survey data to ensure technical accuracy and completeness

OR

Education: Two years of graduate level education or a master's degree in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management, or related field of study. If you meet this requirement based on education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Qualifications At The GS-10 Level

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes:

1. Conducting integrated land and hydrographic survey operations
2. Configuring acoustic survey systems and producing complex technical drafting deliverables
3. Performing volumetric computations and managing survey projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. At this level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted

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:

Additional information

• This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a(n) Engineers and Scientist (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• The following hiring incentives below may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government, depending on funding availability and at management discretion:
• Advanced In-Hire (offered to new Federal service employee only).
• Advance Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal service employees only).
• Recruitment Incentive (offered to new Federal service employees only).
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary Range for GS-09 - $70,623.00 - $91,815.00
• Salary Range for GS-10 - $77,771.00 - $101,097.00

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.