Engineering Technician

Summary This position is part of the WAPA-UGP-Upper Great Plains. As a Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and performing contract administrative matters for a diverse variety of construction projects for the Upper Great Plains Construction Office. **This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at one of the duty location(s) identified.** Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. If selected for this position, your appointment is contingent upon completion of OF- 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, during the pre-employment process. If selected, you will be required to complete a questionnaire and are subject to a criminal background check to determine suitability for Federal employment before appointment. Qualifications Qualifications: You must have journeyman-level ability in the duties of an Engineering Technician. You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as meeting the following: For the GS-7 level: At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service. To qualify at this grade level, your specialized experience must include ALL the following: Assisting with procedures or operations regarding engineering methods and practices to monitor contractor performance. Applying various engineering disciplines such as civil, electrical, and mechanical, sufficient to assist with recognizing and resolving technical issues and problems. -OR- One full year (18 semester/27 quarter hours) of graduate level education directly related to the work of the position.-OR- A combination of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience described above. For the GS-8 level: At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. To qualify at this grade level, your specialized experience must include ALL the following: Applying specialized rules, procedures, or operations regarding engineering methods and practices to monitor contractor performance. Applying various engineering disciplines such as civil, electrical, and mechanical, sufficient to assist with recognizing and resolving technical issues and problems. Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. OR Master's degree or two full years of graduate level education directly related to the work of the position. OR- A combination of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience described above. Only that graduate level coursework in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours is creditable for this grade level. For the GS-09 level: Applying specialized rules, procedures, or operations regarding engineering methods and practices to monitor contractor performance and provide technical oversight and review of A/E and construction contracts. Applying various engineering disciplines such as civil, electrical, and mechanical, sufficient to recognize and resolve technical issues and problems. Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. Articulating complex or technical information to be understandable by others. OR Master's degree or two full years of graduate level education directly related to the work of the position.- OR A combination of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience described above. Only that graduate level coursework in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours is creditable for this grade level. Education Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. Additional information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.govIf selected, you may be required to complete a one-year supervisory probation period. If selection is made at a lower grade, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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. 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.