Engineering Technician (Civil)

The Indian Health Service; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician (GS-07) to support Sanitation Facilities Construction (SFC) projects in Nevada. This term appointment spans 2–4 years and may extend up to 10 years, with potential conversion to permanent status.

Duties include field surveying, data collection, and construction inspections in collaboration with tribes. Position located within DSFC under OEHE, with duties in an Area/District office.

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying, drafting, or construction inspection is required.
• Education or training related to engineering, construction, or industrial technology is acceptable.
• Credit for related volunteer or part-time work may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing survey equipment to calculate data points.
• Taking field notes and developing plans from recorded data.
• Performing construction inspection for water supply projects and related facilities.
• Ensuring safety standards and environmental regulations are followed as projects progress.
• Identifying errors and deficiencies in technical data.

Skills

surveying

drafting

construction inspection

Education

1 full year of graduate level education in engineering/construction

Job description

Summary

Want to have positive impact working in diverse environments? Join us at IHS Sanitation Facilities Construction! We collaborate with American Indian Tribes to plan, design, and construct water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities. Visit www.ihs.gov/dsfc or email [e-mail]. The position is eligible for the IHS Student Loan Repayment Program with selection based on IHS priorities and available funds.

Duties

Help: This position is being announced concurrently under Delegated Examining procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-27-HQ-13107190-DE; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.

This announcement is identified as a position needed in support of Sanitation Facilities Construction (SFC) projects specifically funded by Congress through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), subject for a Term of 2-4 years that may be extended up to 10 years subject to Agency determination.

The position is located within the Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction (DSFC) under the Office of Environmental Health & Engineering (OEHE) and located in an Area or District office. The description of duties indicated below are summarized examples of tasks that will be performed by the position.

• Utilizing survey equipment to calculate data points.
• Taking field notes and utilizing information to develop plans.
• Performing construction inspection for community and individual water supply.
• Ensuring safety standards and environmental regulations are interpreted and applied accordingly as projects progress.
• Recognizing errors and deficiencies in technical data.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period

ESEP appointees typically serve a two-year trial period

U.S. Citizenship is required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must have a valid State driver's license.

This may be a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. If this is required, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.

Must have a viable bank account at a financial institution for electronic direct deposit of salary payment.

Background Investigation

If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

• GS-7: Experience with general surveying, drafting or construction inspection.
• OR Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education directly related to the work of the Engineering Technician such as, engineering, construction, industrial technology.
• OR A combination of specialized experience and education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

Time In Grade

Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

Education

You may qualify at the GS-07 level with education and experience. Submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This is a Term, Not-to-Exceed (NTE) two-year appointment as an Engineering Technician (Civil) with the Indian Health Service (IHS). The appointment may be extended in two-year increments, up to a maximum of 10 years. At management's discretion, the appointment may also be converted to a permanent position without further competition.

Salary is contingent on duty location. Pay Tables

Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

This position may be covered by a Bargaining Unit.

Recruitment or Relocation Incentives may be authorized. At least a one-year service agreement will be required.

You will be evaluated for this position in accordance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following four questions.

• How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government?
• In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness?
• In this role, you will be expected to professionally and efficiently implement executive direction. Provide an example where you implemented leadership direction on a strategy or policy decision that differed from your own recommendation.
• How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements?
• Your responses are optional and will not be scored.
• However, they may be reviewed by hiring managers and agency leadership (or designees) during the evaluation process.
• You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) tool (such as ChatGPT or Copilot).

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.

Financial Suitability Requirement: This position may require a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.

Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

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.

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