ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL)

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: Serves as a Geospatial Support Technician in the Geospatial Section for Seattle District to support Architectural, Engineering, Scientific and Geospatial (AESG) programs. Learn more about this agency Duties Assists survey group Lead Engineering Technician with operating and maintaining a CADD and GIS system and associated files. Serves as the technical lead for support of orthophoto navigation chart data to regional pilots for navigation and waterborne commerce. Coordinates and generates CADD and GIS production for land surveying and dredging charts between professionals/technical staff and project requesters. Ensures preparation of cost estimates, negotiation, and administration of contracts. Oversees work under the contracts, reviews and accepts completed work and upon completion of contract work evaluates contractor performance in conjunction with the contracting officer's representative. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. 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. Minimum Qualifications for the GS-10: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Geographic Information System (GIS) to assist in producing surveys such as land, boundary, engineering, geodetic, cartographic, topographic, hydrographic, and ultra-precise alignment surveys. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Minimum Qualifications for the GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Geographic Information System (GIS) to generate land surveys and/or dredging charts AND maintaining GIS databases of drawings for department use. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. 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. 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. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. The following incentives may be authorized: Relocation Incentive, Recruitment Incentive, Advanced In-Hire, Student Loan Repayment or Advanced Leave Accrual. 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.