Engineering Technician (Civil)

U.S. Army; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army is seeking a skilled survey professional to support the Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division, Construction Branch, Northern Area Office in Port Arthur, Texas.

You will perform site surveys using GPS, conduct topographic and hydrographic surveys, and post-process data to support engineering projects. Qualified candidates will have experience with surveying techniques and GPS, plus the ability to work independently at a federal office location in Port Arthur.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in surveying or GPS.
• Experience using GPS for site surveys.
• Experience with hydrographic survey equipment.
• Graduate-level education related to the work.

Responsibilities

• Independently performing complex topographic surveys.
• Post-processing resulting survey data.
• Utilizing GPS and hydrographic survey equipment for surveys.

Skills

Surveying techniques

GPS operation

Site surveying

Hydrographic surveys

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or industrial technology

One year of graduate-level education in engineering, construction, engineering technology, physics, or mathematics

Graduate-level education (9 semester hours) related to the work

Tools

GPS equipment

Hydrographic survey equipment

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located in the Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division, Construction Branch, Northern Area Office, Port Arthur Resident Office in Port Arthur, Texas.

A recruitment/relocation incentive MAY be offered. See Additional information section.

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 in this document.

GS-05 Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Working basic surveying techniques or processes; OR 2) Utilizing and operating survey grade Global Positioning Systems (GPS). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

GS-05 Education:

Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; OR (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics.

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 your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

GS-06 Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Utilizing Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to conduct site surveys; AND 2)Utilizing hydrographic survey equipment for hydrographic surveys. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

GS-06 Education:

A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as engineering, construction, engineering or industrial technology, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics.

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) by 9. Add the two percentages.

GS-07 Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Independently performing complex topographic surveys and hydrographic surveys and post-processing resulting data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

GS-07 Education:

One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as engineering, construction, engineering or industrial technology, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics.

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) by 18. Add the two percentages.