Engineering Technician (Civil)

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: This position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston Engineering and Construction Division, Construction Branch, Galveston Resident Office in Galveston, TX See additional information for Recruitment and Relocation details. Responsibilities Inspect contractors operations to determine compliance with contract requirements. Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control for construction contracts. Conduct complex land surveys to establish datum for dredging, to set tide gages by leveling or establishing through GPS, to cross-section spoil disposal areas and jetties. Performs quality assurance (QA) inspection duties on dredging and dike improvement contracts and discusses deficiencies with project engineer and assists in selecting proper corrective actions. Assist project engineers in developing scopes of work, preparing Government estimates and technical specifications. Investigate reports of Hazards to Navigation and prepares a report of findings along with recommendations to the resident engineer for appropriate action. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Collecting data from land surveys while reporting discrepancies to management; AND 2) Analyzing land survey data processing using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) software, AND 3) Recommending corrective solutions to project engineers for deficiencies found during survey operations. 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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 the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Career Field 18 position. 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized. A RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE MAY BE OFFERED, DEPENDING ON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND MANAGEMENT DISCRETION. AN INCENTIVE MUST BE REQUESTED BY SELECTED APPLICANT AT TIME OF THE TENTATIVE JOB OFFER AND APPROVED PRIOR TO HIRE. AN INCENTIVE REQUIRES A SIGNED SERVICE AGREEMENT. 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.