Engineering Technician

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located in Carlisle Barracks, PA under the Department of Public Works Army Housing Office for the development, construction, operation, repair and maintenance of family housing. Duties Review work order requests for repair, maintenance and construction submitted by the installation and tenants. Conduct on-site visits to obtain information on site conditions and location. Conduct on site visits during construction to check progress, verify contractor compliance and resolve problems. Document inspections, meetings, and notes of conversations pertinent to projects and work orders. Enter assessment reviews, inspection results and project data into an automated system on a daily basis. Apply industry standards and accepted trade practices. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Temporary Duty travel (5% or less) away from the normal duty station. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's license in one of the 50 U.S. States or possessions to operate vehicles. Due to the nature of this position, employees may be required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. 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. Specialized Experience Required: I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes monitoring projects involving the maintenance and repair of installation housing; reviewing work orders and/or tenant complaints with supervisors, contractors, or local property managers to assure corrective action is in compliance with laws, directives and/or policies; tracking reports to implement proper remedial action. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service,GS-07. Education 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. 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 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. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be authorized. Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized. Student loan repayment MAY be authorized. Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized. Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized. 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.