Engineering Technician

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/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 for GS-05:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing basic supervised technical support work in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting software (CADD: AutoCAD,MicroStation, Civil 3D) and Building Information Modeling processes (BIM: Revit) to provide support for architects and engineers. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR

Education:Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; OR (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. At least 6 of the 24 semester hours must have been in drafting. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience for GS-06:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes independently performing standardized technical work in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting software (CADD: AutoCAD,MicroStation, Civil 3D) and Building Information Modeling processes (BIM: Revit) to provide support for architects and engineers. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, at the GS 06 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Specialized Experience for GS-07:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes extensive utilization of Computer-Aided Design and Drafting software (CADD: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D) and Building Information Modeling processes (BIM: Revit) in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of Engineering project designs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, at the GS 07 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Specialized Experience for GS-08:
Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includesindependently performing advanced technical work in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting software (CADD: AutoCAD,MicroStation, Civil 3D) and Building Information Modeling processes (BIM: Revit) to complete assigned segments of complex Civil Engineering project designs from conception to completion. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, at the GS 08 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Specialized Experience for GS-09:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS- 8 grade level in the Federal service which includes independently performing comprehensive advanced technical work in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting software (CADD:AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D) and Building Information Modeling processes (BIM: Revit) in the development and submission of original design of basic military and civil works building and infrastructure systems.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, at the GS 09 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Specialized Experience for GS-10:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service which includes applying expertise in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting software (CADD: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D) and Building Information Modeling processes (BIM: Revit) to assist architects and engineers with drawing reviews and on-site investigations; taking measurements, making sketches, and assembling pertinent technical data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, at the GS 10 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.