Engineering Technician

Summary About the Position: This position is with DPW Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Learn more about this agency Duties Serve as an Engineering Technician and Contracting Officer Representative on projects involving services and construction contracts for complex services or construction including maintenance and repair of structures and equipment. Develop scope of work and requirements to be included in service contracts and provide support to contracting on the most complex issues such as modifications, exercising contract options and evaluation of technical submittals. Serve as life cycle program manager responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective accomplishment and coordination of the contractor provided services. Assist Contracting Officer by explaining technical issues and preparing a written technical analysis of contract proposals Contracting Officer's Representative Prepare final documentation for initiation of contract award or a delivery order and develop requirements to be included in service contracts. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Annual Financial Disclosure form OGE 450 submission is required. Up to 10% TDY may be required. Valid State Driver's License required throughout this appointment. A Tier 1 non-sensitive background is required throughout this appointment. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. In order to qualify, you must meet the education or 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. Specialized Experience GS-9 Have one year of specialized experience which includes the following. Under close supervision, provide research and information to help with preparation of the final documentation for initiation of contract awards requirements to be included in service contracts. Provide support while training under the program manager for contracting on complex issues such as modifications, exercising contracts and evaluation of technical proposals. Assist with simple tasks for construction such as maintenance and repair of structures and equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Or Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2.5 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; OR (b) that included at least 18 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, or industrial technology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Or Have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least two years of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required two and a half years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Specialized Experience GS-10 Have one year of specialized experience which includes the following. Provide research and information to help with preparation of the final documentation for initiation of contract awards requirements to be included in service contracts. Provide support to program manager for contracting on complex issues such as modifications, exercising contracts and evaluation of technical proposals. Assist with construction such as maintenance and repair of structures and equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Or Have successfully completed one half of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled, such as engineering or industrial technology (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Or Have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least two years of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required three years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Specialized Experience GS-11 Have one year of specialized experience which includes the following. Assist with preparation of final documentation for initiation of contract awards requirements to be included in service contracts such as Performance Work Statements, cost estimates or bid schedules. Provide research and information support for contracting on complex issues such as modifications, exercising contracts and evaluation of technical proposals. Assist with construction such as maintenance and repair of structures and equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Or Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled, such as engineering or industrial technology (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Or Have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least two years of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required three years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Building and ConstructionContracting/ProcurementTechnical Competence Education Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS-09) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS-10) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS-11) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10). FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional information 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. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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 FC18 - Engineers & Scientists (Construction) 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. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Student Loan repayment MAYBE authorized. Salary negotiations for new to federal service MAYBE authorized. Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service determining annual leave accrual rate MAYBE authorized. Expand Hide  additional information 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.