Facilities Engineering Technician Biocontainment Lab Support

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) – NBAF, Plains Area in Manhattan, KS, is seeking engineers to manage service, construction and repair projects that support NBAF facilities. Roles span GS-09 to GS-11 with emphasis on cost-effective solutions and contract development.

Qualifications include specialized experience, graduate education or related degrees in engineering, and the ability to propose alternative technical solutions. On-site work in Manhattan, KS is required.

Qualifications

• GS-09 requires one year of specialized experience related to facilities repair, maintenance and construction.
• Education: two full years of graduate education or a master’s degree related to the work.
• Combination of graduate education and specialized experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Manage service, construction and repair projects for NBAF facilities.
• Develop contract packages and cost estimates; review shop drawings and submittals.
• Perform inspections and provide technical engineering judgement.

Skills

Facilities repair

Maintenance

Construction

Contracting approaches

Cost estimates

Shop drawings

Construction inspections

Engineering judgement

Education

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Graduate education in physics or related engineering

Related degrees: agricultural, electrical, mechanical engineering

Job description

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) – NBAF, Plains Area in Manhattan, KS, is seeking engineers to manage service, construction and repair projects that support NBAF facilities. Roles span GS-09 to GS-11 with emphasis on cost-effective solutions and contract development.

Qualifications include specialized experience, graduate education or related degrees in engineering, and the ability to propose alternative technical solutions. On-site work in Manhattan, KS is required.