Engineering Technician (Civil)
Participates in the development, definition, and documentation of engineering design requirements under the leadership of a senior engineer. Working from specific design criteria, designs low volume road projects from field notes; reduces traverses, levels and topography notes; establishes Lline design alignment from p line data; computes quantities; makes cost estimates; produces plan and profile sheets; and selects and adapts paragraphs from previously approved project specifications. Prepares sketches and develops layouts, construction details and installation drawings, plus other drafting duties including the final plan and profile sheet. Supervises crews in setting construction stakes for clearing, grading and drainage structures. Performs land survey work that requires very exacting measurements obtained under difficult conditions, such as steep grades; frequent river crossings; or remote areas where railroads, roads, or other more common routes are unavailable. May serve as observer and leader of a small, detached observing unit performing first or second order leveling under conditions that require deviations from normal practices. May serve as lead on a crew performing varied, non-geodetic surveys, such as location, right-of-way, and property surveys. Inspects an entire project of limited size or complexity or a minor part of a large project such as a forest road construction project that includes only clearing, grading, and drainage structures. Inspects projects under construction for compliance with plans specifications. Acts as inspector on timber sale and/or public work road construction contracts doing routine, established inspection duties. Maintains a daily log of the project, recording facts concerning work activity, work force, equipment in use, inspection activities, accidents, visitors, weather conditions, and unusual happenings. Reports all inspection activities to the COR or ER. May also serve as inspector-in-training on more complex projects and activities working under close supervision of the project engineer. You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements. GS-7:
(1) One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level. Specialized Experience is defined as:
Using established methods to compute, tabulate, and analyze quantities for the design of facilities, road, or related structures; applying knowledge of basic techniques and methods of civil engineering; collecting, computing, and making basic analysis of engineering data and preparing routine reports.- OR Successful completion of 1 year of graduate level education (18 semester/27 quarter hours), courses are to be related to the position to be filled.-OR A combination of education and experience. To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
(1) One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level. Specialized Experience is defined as:
Using established methods to compute, tabulate, and analyze quantities for the design of facilities, road, or related structures; applying knowledge of basic techniques and methods of civil engineering; collecting, computing, and making basic analysis of engineering data and preparing routine reports.- OR Successful completion of 1 year of graduate level education (18 semester/27 quarter hours), courses are to be related to the position to be filled.-OR A combination of education and experience. To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement. 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.
- Department:
0802 Engineering Technical - Salary Range:
$20.15 to $20.15 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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