Engineering Technician Civil

Summary

The incumbent provides engineering assistance working with landowners, groups, and units of government to apply and maintain a variety of conservation practices in their area of assigned responsibility.

There is one vacancy in either Salt Lake City, Utah or Richfield, Utah.

This job is open to

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Prepares drawings using CAD and manual methods, design computations and estimates for quantities and costs.

Inspects work under construction and maintains construction inspection records according to current service policy.

Prepares as-built plans, certifying completed work to the next level technician or Engineer. Completes payment requests and referrals pertaining to work completed for cost sharing.

Makes site evaluations to assess the need for engineering measures, recommending a preliminary selection of appropriate measure alternatives.

Maintains construction inspection records according to current policy

Works with landowners to determine suitable alternatives in solving the resource problem and obtains management information necessary for designing treatment practices.

Determines the type, scope, and intensity of field investigations and surveys needed, collecting field data and assures adequacy of collected data.

Designs engineering practices and structures involved in a variety of NRCS programs, assembling complete packages of drawings and specifications for jobs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a US Citizen or US National.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
Subject to Satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected, you will be sent instructions on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are not able to reimburse any fees incurred for fingerprints.
Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at /e-verify.gov/.
Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position; requires operating a motor vehicle on public/private roads during the day and sometimes after dark.

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-7 Grade Level: applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualification requirement in order to be considered for this position:

Specialized Exper ience: You must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the Federal GS-06 grade level or higher, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as performing work which involves applying a practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of engineering or architecture; and construction, application, properties, operations, and limitations of engineering systems, processes, structures, machinery, devices, and materials. Examples of specialized experience include:

Performing a variety of assignments with direction from the engineer in charge or a senior technician which includes performi g material testing; compiling, computing, plotting, performing engineering surveys and investigations.
Designing practices and structures
Using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) to prepare sketches, drawings, diagrams and charts for excavation, embankment, structures, triangulation, profiles and traverses.
Assisting field engineering staff in staking out work.

OR Education Substitution: 4-year course of study in any field in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree.

OR possess a combination of education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position.

To qualify for the GS-8 Grade Level: applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualification requirement in order to be considered for this position:
• Specialized Experience: * You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the Federal GS-07 grade level or higher, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as performing which involves a practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of engineering or architecture; and construction, application, properties, operations, and limitations of engineering systems, processes, structures, machinery, devices, and materials. Examples of specialized experience include:

Performing material testing.
Determining investigations.
Determining survey and site data needs.
Designing engineering practices and structures.
Compiling, computing, plotting and checking data for natural resource-related conservation projects (earthen dams, agriculture waste management systems, filter strips, water and sediment control basins, rock riprap, slope protection, etc.).
Using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and manual techniques to prepare sketches, drawings, diagrams and charts for several phases of projects such as excavation, embankment, structures, triangulation, profiles and traverses, etc.
Assisting field engineering staff in staking out work.

OR

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience: One and half years of graduate education in a discipline such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology.
• OR*

Combination of Education and Experience: * A combination of *graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at le ast 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy.

To qualify for the GS-9 Grade Level: applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualification requirement in order to be considered for this position:
• Specialized Experience: * You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the Federal GS-08 grade level or higher, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as performing which involves a practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of engineering or architecture; and construction, application, properties, operations, and limitations of engineering systems, processes, structures, machinery, devices, and materials. Examples of specialized experience include:

Developing engineering drawings and developing cost estimates.
Resolving discrepancies and deviations in project drawings.
Using civil engineering technology services to evalua