Engineering Technician, GS-0802-9/11/12 (43339)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers - Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Pittsburgh District, seeks an Engineering Technician to assist in developing complex 3D designs for mechanical or civil features of navigation, flood risk management, recreation projects and military facilities.

The position is permanent with DHA; requires advanced BIM/CAD proficiency, ProjectWise coordination, and mentoring capabilities. Work location includes Pittsburgh, PA and other duty locations as listed in the announcement.

Qualifications

• Experience with BIM/CAD processes including 3D modeling and drawing package development.
• Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks or similar BIM/CAD software.
• Ability to mentor technicians and coordinate multi‑discipline drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains complex 3D models and drawings for inland navigation locks and dams.
• Manages 3D model files and ensures compliance with AEC standards and DMPs.
• Provides input on BIM workflows and coordinates major project drawings.

Skills

BIM

CAD

3D Modeling

REVIT

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Navisworks

ProjectWise

Tools

REVIT

Inventor

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Navisworks

MicroStation

ProjectWise

Job description

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Pittsburgh District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Appleton, WI
Buffalo, NY
Huntington, WV
Louisville, KY
Pittsburgh, PA

Position Overview/Duties

You will assist engineering staff in the development of complex preliminary and final designs for mechanical or civil engineering features of navigation and flood risk management, recreation projects, and/or military (i.e. barracks, maintenance shops, training center, office buildings)

POSITION

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GS-0802-09, GS-0802-11, GS-0802-12

PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT

PERMANENT

Description Of Assignment/Duties

• Develops, updates and maintains complex/multi-disciplinary 3D models and details of complex drawing packages for items such as plan layouts, isometric views, and cross-sectional views of inland navigation locks and dams and their appurtenances.


• Creates, modifies, deletes, transfers, copies, stores, and maintains 3D model files involving inland navigation locks and dam or other civil works engineering features.


• Maintains a thorough knowledge of and provides input on advanced ProjectWise workspace, CADD workstation hardware, CADD 3D and Building Information Modeling software (BIM), operational techniques and standards.


• Functions as an advanced CAD/BIM modeler / senior technician, planning jobs, coordinating major complex drawing packages for construction and reviewing the work of less experienced technicians.


• Mentor lessor experienced technicians and/or engineers in 3D modeling and drawing package development.


• Reviews As-Builts and systematically checks for discrepancies, anomalies, duplications, and non-conformance to AEC standards and Data Management Plans (DMPs).


• Serves on regional teams.

Other Essential Information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.


• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.


• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards.


• 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 command of a relative.


• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.


• This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed \"Unscheduled Telework\".


• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.


• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.


• Direct deposit of pay is required.


• This is a(n) CP-18-Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field.


• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAYBE authorized.


• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).


• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.


• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.

Competencies needed for the position:

• Communications


• Design


• Problem Solving


• Dexterity and Safety


• Project Management


• Technical Competence


• Computer Skills

Conditions Of Employment

• One-year probationary period may be required.


• This position requires temporary duty travel (TDY) up to 15% of the time.


• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance .

Applicant Qualifications

• 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 in this document .


• In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below:
  

Experience Requirements

For GS-12:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing the implementation of a specific type of critical software that is used to generate design documents; experience in managing the Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) processes including implementing new standards, software, leading multi-disciplined teams, providing technical direction and guidance, trouble‑shooting, preparation of operating protocol, etc; experience in the integration of BIM and Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) into business, design practices, processes, leading teams in 3D coordination and document development; and a well versed working knowledge of REVIT, Inventor, AutoCAD, Civil 3D Navisworks, MicroStation and ProjectWise (or similar) software. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑11).

For GS-11:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing project plans, specifications or schedules; reviewing the work of others for QA/QC; providing written or oral reports with recommendations for modification, correction, or preventive maintenance; and developing advanced 3-dimensional models of mechanical or civil features using CADD software. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

For GS-09:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: utilizing the CADD system, assists design engineers by preparing detailed plans for such items as locks, dams, and their appurtenances, structural steel details, structural concrete details, construction limits, quantity take-offs, relocations of structures, utilities, road, grading, drainage, etc; using engineering methods, principles, requirements, work techniques, and Civil and Military Works projects; reviewing of plans and specification; using of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) systems; performing computer and geometric computations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION:

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

WHO MAY APPLY:

US Citizens

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy:

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.