ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL)

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure optimal resource decisions are made and executed across civil engineer activities, and ensure data and information from all shops are applied to the applicable Asset Management Plan (AMP) and other investment and execution plans. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Serves as Flight Subject Matter Expert (SME) and flight point of contact (POC) for Geographical Information Systems. Develops and maintains an integrated Operations Flight and Engineering Flight contract/in-house project progress and final close-out warranty management database program. Independently prepares and completes entire sets or groups of drawings for new construction, modification, alteration, or renovation of base facilities through in-house or contract projects utilizing computer aided design (CAD) software and associated equipment to fully capture the desired or existing facility or location characteristics and updates drawings from previous projects to capture work performed.

Manages and executes the installation Utility Protection Program, commonly referred to as the E103 dig permit program. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures, and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Engineering Technical Series 0802.

Specialized Experience

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes practical knowledge of a wide range of specialized technical engineering methods, principles, requirements, techniques, and practices applicable to the GeoBase, Geographic Information System (GIS), and Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) functional areas.

This includes knowledge of geospatial data standards, spatial-data structures, database management concepts, engineering drawing and mapping requirements, data-integration processes, and quality-control procedures.; Knowledge sufficient to develop, maintain, and administer GeoBase applications, geospatial databases, and related GIS/CADD products supporting installation engineering, planning, real-property, environmental, and infrastructure-management functions; Knowledge of the relationships among geospatial information, engineering drawings, real-property data, and installation infrastructure information sufficient to support engineering functions and produce reliable data products for planning, design, maintenance, asset management, and decision support.

Or Education

I have two full years of graduate education or a master's degree. (Note: Degree must be directly related to the position being filled. You must submit a copy of your transcripts to verify education). FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG)

Requirement For General Schedule (Gs) Positions

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge in Asset Management Principles and Practices as it applies to Operations Management and Requirements and Optimization activities. Knowledge of CE work control, customer service, operations/maintenance management procedures, and functions and procedures of each type of CE work centers. 2.

Knowledge of AFls, practices, and procedures pertaining to CE operations and ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations, and perform or recommend timely and economical solutions. 3. Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management and Sustainment Management Systems, system capabilities, economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions, and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Ability to manipulate data use macros and formulas, pivot tables and charts, perform data analysis, and build effective presentations. 4. Knowledge of analytical and diagnostic methods, procedures, principles, surveying methods, equipment, and measurement techniques to identify and capture project requirements. 5. Knowledge of symbols, terminology, and accepted standards used in engineering drawings; and the equipment, facilities, and systems of civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural engineering disciplines using architectural/graphic CAD design software to accomplish unusually difficult drafting assignments. 6.

Knowledge of surveying methods, equipment, and techniques in the measurement or determination of distances, elevations, areas, angles, land boundaries, and other features of the earth's surface. Skill in maintaining and operating engineering office reproduction machines and surveying equipment.

Part-Time Or Unpaid Experience

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Volunteer Work Experience

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.