Engineering Technician

Duties

• Work requires the ability to interpret, select, adapt, and apply many guidelines, precedents and engineering principles and practices.
• Utilize knowledge of full range of principle, concepts and methodology associated with management of engineering and construction projects.
• Manage a number of facilities works/military construction projects.
• Coordinate planning, engineering, designs, constructions and other technical functions.
• Resolve any conflict and settling controversial issues.
• Applying a wide range of project management principles and techniques.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires financial disclosure statement, OGE-450.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• This position is a Term appointment not to exceed (NTE) 13 months. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to a maximum of eight (8) years. With Department of Defense (DoD) approval.
• This is an inclement weather/Mission Essential position not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

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 is .

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which includes 1) coordinating the planning, engineering, design, construction of assigned military projects; 2) coordinating project reports, construction budgets, or forecasts project schedules; and 3) controlling project budgets and schedules. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS 11).

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.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• 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 information sheet.
• This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resource and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Engineering, & Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Incentives are not automatic and are based on eligibility and availability of funds.
• Position may be filled a Term Appointment NTE 13 Months. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.