Engineering Technician

Summary This position is located in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), Branch of Facility Management, Washington, DC The Museum is committed to cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion (DEAI). Please click here to view the Museum Statement on Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (PDF). Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment ·       The USHMM is an equal opportunity employer. ·       You must be a U.S. citizen or national to apply. ·       This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency.  The decision granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. ·       As a condition of employment, all new hires must agree to direct deposit of their salary checks.  Employees will have up to two (2) pay periods from the date they enter on duty to arrange for their direct deposit transaction. ·       This is a Federal agency.  Former employees who received a voluntary separation incentive (“buyout”) must repay the full amount of it if reemployed under any type of appointment or under a personal service contract within five years after separation with a buyout. ·       On-line resumes must be submitted by 11:59pm EST of the closing date. ·       You must be a suitable for Federal employment. ·       You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable (www.sss.gov). ·       A one year probationary/trial period may be required. ·       Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.     Qualifications Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 (or equivalent) grade level in the Federal government, performing the following duties: Preparing contract documents to include detailed statements of work, plans, specifications, requests for proposals, cost estimates, and budgets for moderately complex construction, maintenance, and repair projects; reviews shop drawings submitted for approval by contractors and recommends approval or disapproval; performing duties as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), serving as project manager (PM) for construction and renovation projects; and manages the Auto/ Computer Assisted Design and Drawing (CADD) system including software, hardware, access, and security issues. ***Failure to submit required documentation will result in an ineligible rating. Education There is no positive education requirement for this position. Additional information Selective Service: This link provides information on the Selective Service System Registration. http://www.opm.gov/fedregis/1999/64r28713.pdf If you are an Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligible, you may receive selection priority. You must apply and be found to be well-qualified. 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. 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. Learn more about federal benefits. Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees 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.