Engineering Technician (Civil)

Summary

Want to have positive impact working in diverse environments? Join us at IHS Sanitation Facilities Construction! We collaborate with American Indian Tribes to plan, design, and construct water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities. Visit www.ihs.gov/dsfc or email [email protected]. The position is eligible for the IHS Student Loan Repayment Program with selection based on IHS priorities and available funds. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements

Duties

This position is being announced concurrently under Merit Promotion/Excepted Service procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-26-HQ-13103810-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered. This announcement is identified as a position needed in support of Sanitation Facilities Construction (SFC) projects specifically funded by Congress through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), subject for a Term of 2-4 years that may be extended up to 10 years subject to Agency determination. The position is located within the Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction (DSFC) under the Office of Environmental Health & Engineering (OEHE) and located in an Area or District office. The description of duties indicated below are summarized examples of tasks that will be performed by the position. Utilizing survey equipment to calculate data points. Taking field notes and utilizing information to develop plans. Performing construction inspection for community and individual water supply. Ensuring safety standards and environmental regulations are interpreted and applied accordingly as projects progress. Recognizing errors and deficiencies in technical data.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one-year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-9: Experience with surveying with precision, CAD drafting to scale, and construction progress reporting. OR Completion of two full years of graduate education or a master's degree directly related to the work of the Engineering Technician such as, engineering, construction or industrial technology. OR A combination of specialized experience and education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

Education

You may qualify at the GS-09 grade level with education and experience. Submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.