ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (ARCHITECTURE)

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Duties You will prepare initial Architectural specifications, review drawings, monitor contract progress and identified discrepancies on final inspections on all assigned Public Works projects. You will complete coordination of specifications with working drawings, equipment requirements, activity requirements, etc. You will participate in planning conferences with staff officers, service contract managers, and customer activities on complex jobs in order to advise such customers as to scope of work and conditions under which work will have to be performed. You will review Architectural plans and specifications submitted by Architectural- Engineering contractors for completeness, practicability, detail, and scope. You will prepare simple small purchase orders, initial scopes of work, and estimate for Facilities Support Contracts (FSC). Process the work within 15 workdays of assignment to the Public Works Department You will prepare detailed material and labor estimates using Estimating Handbooks and/or Engineering Performance Standards for types of contracts and change orders. You will review Architectural scopes of work on initial estimates generated by the Planning and Estimating Section for completeness, contractibility, detail, and scope for complex and/or unique projects. You will track assigned FSC contracts for the purpose of exercising options so that appropriated fiscal planning can be accomplished. You will be responsible for the adequacy, meaning, and use of state-of-the-art materials in the Architectural portion of the scopes of work, specifications, drawings, and historical data used on all types of contracts. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-07) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: preparing drawings, contract work statements, estimates and Architectural specifications for facilities projects. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-TECH. Basic Requirements for Engineering Technician Series, 0802: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze. Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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 windowLearn 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.