Engineering Technician (Civil)
In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Specialized Experience Requirement:
For the GS-10 level:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09); OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.,(coursework must be directly related to the position being filled such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics.); OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester/54 quarter hours leading to a Ph.D.). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Examples of specialized experience are:
Conducted a wide range of non-standard surveys and data collection activities to provide data for civil engineering project designs; recommended solutions to routine construction project problems that can be resolved by calculations typical to civil engineering projects; performed conditions surveys and records data to maintain and update databases; and/or prepared engineering data reports and recommended priorities used in the formulation of cost estimates and bills of materials. For the GS-11 level:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-10); OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.,(coursework must be directly related to the position being filled such engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics.); OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester/54 quarter hours leading to a Ph.D.). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Examples of specialized experience are:
Coordinated with other resource area personnel to assess road maintenance requirements and needs; provided technical engineering expertise to manage road and bridge system including transportation operations and deferred maintenance improvements; prepared conventional designs and specifications for various engineering projects or systems; and/or administered construction and maintenance contracts to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT:
If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
For the GS-10 level:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09); OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.,(coursework must be directly related to the position being filled such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics.); OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester/54 quarter hours leading to a Ph.D.). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Examples of specialized experience are:
Conducted a wide range of non-standard surveys and data collection activities to provide data for civil engineering project designs; recommended solutions to routine construction project problems that can be resolved by calculations typical to civil engineering projects; performed conditions surveys and records data to maintain and update databases; and/or prepared engineering data reports and recommended priorities used in the formulation of cost estimates and bills of materials. For the GS-11 level:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-10); OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.,(coursework must be directly related to the position being filled such engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics.); OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester/54 quarter hours leading to a Ph.D.). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Examples of specialized experience are:
Coordinated with other resource area personnel to assess road maintenance requirements and needs; provided technical engineering expertise to manage road and bridge system including transportation operations and deferred maintenance improvements; prepared conventional designs and specifications for various engineering projects or systems; and/or administered construction and maintenance contracts to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT:
If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
0802 Engineering Technical - Salary Range:
$56,647 to $80,912 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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