ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Summary About the Position: Serves as a surveying subject matter expert, works under the general supervision of the Chief, Navigation Support & Survey Section. This is a developmental position. You may be selected at the GS-9, 10, 11 or 12 grade level. Full Performance Level is GS-12. Pay range at the GS-09 level is: $60,808 - $79,050 Pay range at the GS-10 level is: $66,963 - $87,049 Pay range at the GS-11 level is: $73,572 - $95,641 Pay range at the GS-12 level is: $88,183 - $114,634 Learn more about this agency Requirements 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. 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 315. 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. GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience 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). GS-10: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience includes specialized experience at the GS-09 level and 1) utilizing hydrographic and topographic methods and techniques to process and analyze survey data; 2) creating scopes of work and technical reports, detailed resource and cost estimates, and presenting results verbally to the project delivery team; and 3) assisting with data discrepancy resolution and ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures. 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 specialized experience at the GS-10 level and: 1) Developing contractual documents such as performance work statements, detailed cost estimates, and/or technical analysis of contractor proposals; 2) Participate in negotiations for the award of supplies and services such as Architect-Engineer contracts involved with the acquisition of survey data This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). GS-12 Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience includes specialized experience at the GS-11 level and experience serving as contract officer representative for supplies and services contracts ensuring contractors abide by contract. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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. You will also be evaluated on your: (1) Knowledge and experience collecting and processing hydrographic and topographic survey data. (2) Experience analyzing hydrographic and topographic survey data (3) Development of scopes of work, technical reports, detailed resource estimates and cost estimates. (4) Written and verbal communication with the project delivery team, contractors, and public. (5) Experience overseeing the work product of others. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. 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 Construction, Engineering, and Infrastructure Career Field 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/ for more information. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized, subject to eligibility requirements, management approval, and accordance with agency policy. Relocation Incentive may be authorized, subject to eligibility requirements, management approval, and accordance with agency policy. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.