Engineering Technician (Civil).

US Army Corps of Engineers; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in California is looking for a contract administration professional to manage change requests and cost estimates for civil and military construction. The role emphasizes field engineering duties and rigorous QA checks to ensure project quality.

You will support Civil Works, Military Construction, Interagency and International programs, and FUDS, with projects from stream bank protection to flood control structures. Safety and schedule discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including contract administration duties such as preparing change requests and construction cost estimates for military or civil works construction.
• Field engineering duties to include quality assurance (QA) checks.
• Reviewing contractors' proposals.

Responsibilities

• Applies practical knowledge of contract administration and construction methods to accomplish assignments.
• Projects within the Construction Division support Civil Works, Military Construction, Interagency and International programs, and FUDS.
• The civil works program includes a wide variety of projects from stream bank protection to flood diversion and protection structures.
• Military construction projects range from repaving parking lots to new build/remodel of facilities for upgrades.
• Construction is performed under rigid completion schedules with strict safety standards.

Skills

Contract administration

Field engineering

Quality assurance

Proposals review

Job description

• Applies a practical knowledge of contract administration principles and practices, as wellas construction methods and techniques to accomplish assignments.
• Projects within the boundariesof the Construction Division support Civil Works and Military Construction programs, the Interagencyand International program, and the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) program.
• The civil worksprogram consists of a wide variety of projects from routine stream bank protection to the constructionof fully developed flood diversion and protection structures
• Military construction projects involveprojects that range from repaving parking lots to construction of new and remodel/retrofit of buildingprojects for upgrade of Army and Air Force facilities.
• Construction is performed under rigid completion schedulesand requires strict adherence to safety standards.
  

Duties

• Applies a practical knowledge of contract administration principles and practices, as wellas construction methods and techniques to accomplish assignments.
• Projects within the boundariesof the Construction Division support Civil Works and Military Construction programs, the Interagencyand International program, and the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) program.
• The civil worksprogram consists of a wide variety of projects from routine stream bank protection to the constructionof fully developed flood diversion and protection structures
• Military construction projects involveprojects that range from repaving parking lots to construction of new and remodel/retrofit of buildingprojects for upgrade of Army and Air Force facilities.
• Construction is performed under rigid completion schedulesand requires strict adherence to safety standards.
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Valid State-Issued Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.
• Must possess and maintain, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, a warrant for COR authority.
• The use of personal protective equipment such as hard hats, steel-toed boots is required.
• Occasional job site visits are required. Field visits involve walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces at the construction sites. Incumbent must also be aware when work involves hazardous material or safe zones.
  

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) performing a variety of contract administration duties, such as preparing change requests and construction cost estimates for military or civil works construction projects; 2) performing field engineering duties to include quality assurance (QA) checks; and 3) reviewing contractors' proposals.. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Additional information

• 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
• This is an Engineer and Scientist Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  

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.