ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CONSTRUCTION)

US Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command; Maine; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

US Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command in Maine seeks a civil engineer with specialized experience at the GS-10 level or equivalent. The position requires reviewing, assessing and resolving complex construction/design problems encountered during project performance, and assisting the construction engineer on technical situations requiring extensive engineering knowledge.

Applicants must demonstrate ability to review project plans and specifications prior to contract award for technical

Qualifications

• Must show experience reviewing and resolving complex construction/design problems.
• Experience assisting the construction engineer on technical situations.
• Experience reviewing project plans/specifications before contract award.
• Experience using construction scheduling software to track progress.

Skills

Problem solving

Assist engineer

Plan review

Scheduling software

Job description

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Reviewing, assessing and resolving complex and diverse construction and design problems encountered during the performance of projects assigned; 2) Assisting the construction engineer on technical situations requiring extensive knowledge of engineering practices and construction methods; 3) Reviewing project plans and specifications prior to contract award for technical soundness, compliance with requirements and to determine practicability from a construction management standpoint; 4) Utilizes construction project scheduling software to track the progress of assigned projects;

NOTE: This information must be supported in your résumé to be considered for the position.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.