Engineering Technician (Civil).

US Army Corps of Engineers; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers in Mississippi seeks an Engineering Technician to coordinate the development of statements of work, interface with stakeholders, and receive program and project assignments with clear objectives and expected results.

You will proactively develop detailed work plans, carry assignments to completion, review issues, analyze data, and prepare interim and final technical reports, cost estimates, and progress updates as required.

Qualifications

• Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or industrial technology.
• At least 24 semester hours in engineering, engineering technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, or mathematics.
• One year probationary period may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the development of statements of work; interfaces with and informs relevant stakeholders; and receives program and project assignments with general statements of objectives and expected results.
• Proceeds on own initiative to develop detailed work plans and carry assignments to completion.
• Reviews program- and project-related issues and takes initiative to develop and provide solutions.
• Makes extensive use of literature and record material pertinent to the work and draws heavily upon own knowledge, experience, and judgment.
• Analyzes test data and reports results, making recommendations and drawing conclusions as appropriate.
• Performs duties such as directing and reviewing project work, preparing cost estimates, and preparing progress reports, as necessary.
• Prepares and/or assists in preparing interim and final technical reports of work performed.

Education

Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or industrial technology

Job description

Duties

• Coordinates the development of statements of work; interfaces with and informs relevant stakeholders; and receives program and project assignments with general statements of objectives and expected results.
• Proceeds on own initiative to develop detailed work plans and carry assignments to completion.
• Reviews program- and project-related issues and takes initiative to develop and provide solutions.
• Makes extensive use of literature and record material pertinent to the work and draws heavily upon own knowledge, experience, and judgment.
• Analyzes test data and reports results, making recommendations and drawing conclusions as appropriate.
• Performs duties such as directing and reviewing project work, preparing cost estimates, and preparing progress reports, as necessary.
• Prepares and/or assists in preparing interim and final technical reports of work performed.

Duties

• Coordinates the development of statements of work; interfaces with and informs relevant stakeholders; and receives program and project assignments with general statements of objectives and expected results.
• Proceeds on own initiative to develop detailed work plans and carry assignments to completion.
• Reviews program- and project-related issues and takes initiative to develop and provide solutions.
• Makes extensive use of literature and record material pertinent to the work and draws heavily upon own knowledge, experience, and judgment.
• Analyzes test data and reports results, making recommendations and drawing conclusions as appropriate.
• Performs duties such as directing and reviewing project work, preparing cost estimates, and preparing progress reports, as necessary.
• Prepares and/or assists in preparing interim and final technical reports of work performed.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time
• One year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Civilian Employees of the Command
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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

Basic Requirements For Engineering Technician, 0802 Series

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Operating and/or maintaining various equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, and ATVs; 2) Assisting in the diagnosis of various issues in various engines; and 3) Conducting marine operations with the assistance of various oceanographic instruments or systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DE-03 (GS-10).

OR

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. [At least 6 of the 24 semester hours must have been in drafting if the position has been designated by a drafting area of specialization.]

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

This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project at the DE-0802-04 (equivalent to GS-11/12).

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (DE-03, GS 10).

This announcement MAY be used to fill like vacancies six months from the closing date.

All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dates March 25, 1998, an employee of the Laboratory Demonstration project must have a current average performance score of 2.5 or above in order to be selected for promotion. All applicants currently employed under a Laboratory Demonstration Project must include their most recent performance appraisal score as part of their electronic resume. If you are a Lab Demo employee submitting your resume for the first time, or if you have previously submitted your resume without your most recent score, you must submit your resume now with the following statement to be included in the section on your training: Current Performance Rating.

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

• 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 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 Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• 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.
• This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of commend of relative.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

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.