Engineering Technician (Civil) at Fort Polk

JOB SUMMARY:

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission.  They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations.  The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position: 

The surrounding community of Fort Polk is comprised of the towns of Leesville, DeRidder, New Llano and Anacoco. The nearest cities are Alexandria (45 miles northeast) and Lake Charles (55 miles south). The area is considered rural with Kisatchie National Forest, which offers hunting and recreational activities located nearby. Also, located nearby are Toledo Bend Lake, Vernon Lake and Anacoco Lake for those interested in fishing, boating, swimming etc.

 

Who May Apply:

·   Current Army Employees serving on competitive career or career conditional appointment.

·   DoD Transfers

·   E.O. 13473 Military Spouse Eligible

·   E.O. 12721-Worked as a family member of a military or civil employee assigned overseas.

·   Reinstatement eligibles-Former permanent Federal employees

·   30% Disabled Veteran

·   Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)

·   Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

·   Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Moving expenses PCS is not authorized.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain State driver license.
• Require Pre-employment physical.
• May require performing temporary duty travel (TDY) up to 5% of the time.
• Requires lifting over 45 lbs

DUTIES:Back to top

You would develops specifications/drawings into a comprehensive package for use by professional engineering staff. Perform and coordinates technical reviews of construction plans, maps, specifications, estimates for accuracy and functional layout. Utilizes the Computer Aided Design/Drafting (CADD) system as a working tool to prepare construction drawings. Analyzes the subject, phase, or issues involved in each assignment to adjust or deviate from standard work methods based on situations and conditions at a field or work site; and to coordinate and plan phases of the assignment. Interprets and analyze considerable data, plan work, or refine methods and techniques to determine the best course of action for problem resolution.  Responsible for storage accessibility and reproduction of engineer plans and completed project files, for ordering and maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies to support reproduction of engineering plans and records, engineering equipment and office supplies. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

In order to qualify for Engineering Technician (Civil), GS-0802-9, you must meet one of the following: reviewing engineering plans and specifications for engineering projects (e.g. electrical distribution systems, mechanical utility systems; construction alterations, rehabilitation of buildings, roads, structures for compliance with federal and state regulations; preparing construction estimates, engineering plans, specifications; conducting construction inspections for contracts compliance with engineering plans, contractual obligations).

 

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas.

· Knowledge of the Principles of Engineering

· Knowledge of Engineer Plans Review and Modification

· Ability to utilize Engineering related automated Systems

 

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.

 

Qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE FOR GS-09: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.Time in Grade Restriction: Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS 08 grade (or equivalent).

 

If you are using education to qualify for this position, you MUST submit copies of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) OR a list with all your courses, credit hours, grades, and semester year by the announcement closing date.

 

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed infringe colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S.accredited college or university.

 

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The experience requirements for the GS-9 level may be met by completion of two (2) years of graduate level education or a masters degree in a position-related field such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology.

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html .

 

Other Requirements:
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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.

·   Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

·   Failure to provide all required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an

  ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating of your application.

 

Condition of Employment:

  ·   Pre-employment physical required.

  ·   Moving expenses PCS is not authorized

  ·   Must be able to obtain and maintain State driver license.

  ·   Require Pre-employment physical.

  ·   This position requires a secret clearance

  ·   This position requires random drug testing

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences. Only the most recently submitted resume will be considered.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).  The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.  If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:  1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.  Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.  Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp. 

 

Country: USA, State: Louisiana, City: Fort Polk, Company: Army Installation Management Command.