Engineering Technician (Civil)
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce. This position is for the St Paul District.
Major duties
Prepares preliminary and final input to planning reports, design documentation reports, contract drawings, as-built drawings and Operation and Maintenance manuals. Drawing preparation is performed utilizing Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CAD) Conducts site reconnaissance and assists with field surveys for the purpose of: (a) collecting data on existing, anticipated, or as-constructed conditions, (b) visually analyzing and selecting tentative field locations for specific project features. Prepares survey request for civil works and environmental restoration projects. Evaluates, processes, and transforms survey and utility data into base engineering drawings. Performs technical and design assignments using CAD and civil engineering design software package. Understands and utilizes more advanced CAD applications and Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM) features, as well as surveying, civil engineering and District drafting standards. Serves as the senior technician for Computer Aided Design (CAD) and related systems. Oversees the implementation and maintenance of computer engineering work systems and tools used for the development of projects Develops preliminary and final details of drawings, and all or portions of design analysis for a variety of engineering features for navigation, flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, and emergency operation projects.
What you need to qualify
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. Experience Requirements: GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting two of the following: 1) Make technical recommendations based upon preliminary engineering data interpretation and/or test results; 2) prepare drawings or reports utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software; 3) identify technical, civil/site design, and/or survey problems inherent in engineering assignments; 4) Assist engineers in the preparation of project plans, specifications, cost estimates, and/or schedules; and 5) provide design analyses for civil works projects such as; flood control, ecosystem, restoration, and/or emergency operation projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). GS-10 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting three of the following: 1) Make technical recommendations based upon preliminary engineering data interpretation and/or test results; 2) prepare drawings or reports utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software; 3) identify technical, civil/site design, and/or survey problems inherent in engineering assignments; 4) Assist engineers in the preparation of project plans, specifications, cost estimates, and/or schedules; and 5) provide design analyses for civil works projects such as; flood control, ecosystem, restoration, and/or emergency operation projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting four of the following: 1) Make technical recommendations based upon preliminary engineering data interpretation and/or test results; 2) prepare drawings or reports utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software; 3) identify technical, civil/site design, and/or survey problems inherent in engineering assignments; 4) Assist engineers in the preparation of project plans, specifications, cost estimates, and/or schedules; and 5) provide design analyses for civil works projects such as; flood control, ecosystem, restoration, and/or emergency operation projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).
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