Engineering Technician

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position:Work under the general supervision of the Chief, Survey Section. Work closely with other engineers, scientists, and other professionals to ensure delivery of quality surveying engineering spatial data products and services.

Duties

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• Provide professional, technical, and administrative support for the execution of activities associated with the real time acquisition of hydrographic, topographic, geodetic survey data.
• Provide technical expertise and direction in the acquisition of surveying engineering data used in plans and specifications, engineering and design, and contractor quality assurance.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or assists the COR for Architect-Engineer (A/E) contracts requiring surveying task orders and other procurements
• Use expert knowledge in surveying, CADD and HYPACK software, and geographic information system to produce surveying engineering products and services.
• Assess relevant training requirements for lower-grade engineers and technicians, mentoring and training such individuals in surveying and use of CADD and HYPACK software and geographic information systems.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• All Army personnel will comply with safety regulations, occupational safety and health standards, and other safety directives and orders.
• Incumbent of this position must be enrolled in the Hearing Conservation Program and must undergo pre-employment, annual, and pre-termination audiograms.
• Incumbent is required to operate a motor vehicle; therefore, must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Work assignments involve working outside, standing, climbing, and walking through rugged terrain.
• Incumbent is required to travel to perform duties. Travel could be as much as 10% of the year.

Qualifications

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 isin this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) collecting topographic or hydrographic surveys in various environments and conditions; 2) verifying accuracy of surveys; and 3) planning survey procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level/position in the federal service (GS-08).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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 theReemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists 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.

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.

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