ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

SummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. To serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to 49 Civil Engineering Service Contract Section.Learn more about this agencyDutiesHelpPlans, organizes, and directs the activities of Civil Engineering Service Contract Section, ensuring that service contracts complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.Represents Civil Engineering Service Contract Section with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.Provides Civil Engineer technical expertise, inspection control, and surveillance over a wide variety of service-type contracts involving a large number of facilities and locations.Prepares contract solicitation packages for new and recurring service contracts. RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentU.S. Citizenship RequiredMales must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.govThis posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement ProgramDisclosure of Political AppointmentsAdvance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resumeDepending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Must possess an appropriate and valid driver's license.This is a drug testing designated position. Employee is subject to random drug testing IAW AFI 44-107.The employee is required to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance or favorable background check as a condition of employmentQualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support PositionsBASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: IORIn addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in a wide range of rules or operations for projects involving specialized or complicated procedures requiring substantial training or experience in methods and practices of drafting techniques; knowledge and experience in exercising judgment to interpret drawings, plans and specifications and take action or make recommendations based on preliminary data interpretation or analysis; knowledge and experience in using standard mathematical formulas to make computations, identify and correct deficiencies, and prepare and present reports and documentation; and skill in technical writing.FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-10, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience in a wide range of rules or operations for projects involving specialized or complicated procedures requiring substantial training or experience in methods and practices of drafting techniques; knowledge and experience in exercising judgment to interpret drawings, plans and specifications and take action or make recommendations based on preliminary data interpretation or analysis; knowledge and experience in using standard mathematical formulas to make computations, identify and correct deficiencies, and prepare and present reports and documentation; and skill in technical writing.FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-10 level for EXTERNAL APPLICANTS and one year at the GS-09 level for INTERNAL APPLICANTS is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:1. Knowledge of many technical trades and engineering professions and skilled in recognizing and specifying standards of these trades. The work typically involves numerous phases of work, and coordination of architectural, civil, sanitation, mechanical, electrical, and custodial work performed solely or in conjunction with projects for which responsibility of monitoring has been assigned.2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.5. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions .6. Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions.PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Additional informationInteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.HelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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