Help HelpDutiesThe selectee will serve as an Engineering Technician working on a wide range of substantive, complex work assignments aligned with professional engineering and architecture fields.Major Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:Prepares general layouts, engineering designs, geologic drawings and cost estimates for projects such as dams, power-plants, pumping plants, transportation, building construction, recreational areas and irrigation distribution systems.Performs engineering computations and checks computations performed by division engineers by compiling and computing quantities from final drawings, lists and extracting engineering data from records, specifications, drawings, tabulations, etc.Utilizes Autodesk Data Platform (ADP) and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) systems to develop methods to accomplish engineering-oriented work such as engineering drawings.Works with and maintains contacts with higher graded technicians, computer specialists, engineers, geologists and other Regional and Area Office Staff to accomplish duties.Duty Location Negotiable, but limited to the following locations:Boise ID, Emmett ID, Heyburn ID, Irwin ID, Mountain Home ID, Rupert IDRequirementsConditions of Employment:You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).You must submit eligibility documents for veterans' consideration (see Required Documents).You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications).You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education).Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) COR or AOTR may be required as articulated in Department and/or Bureau policies.May be required to travel occasionally to attend meetings, conferences, training, site visits, etc.Occasionally may be required to work outside of regular tour of duty with supervisor approval, e.g., Credit Hours, Overtime, etc.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying:For the GS-09 Level:Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing at least three (3) of five (5) of the following: preparing general layouts, for electric, civil and mechanical engineering design drawings;preparing general layouts, for geology drawings;using general topographic data to prepare survey drawings;performing engineering computations and checking computations performed by division engineers by compiling and computing quantities from final drawings;utilizing Autodesk Data Platform (ADP) and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) systems to develop methods to accomplish engineering oriented work.OREducation: Successful completion of at least two full years (36 semester/54 quarter hours) of graduate level education or a master's degree in which the coursework is directly related to the work of the position (such as: Engineering, Construction Management, or Surveying). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must include transcripts.ORCombination: Successful completion of a combination of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take (in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours). Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must include transcripts.For the GS-10 Level:Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing at least four (4) of five (5) of the following: utilizing Autodesk Data Platform (ADP) and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) systems to develop methods to accomplish engineering oriented work;identifying and evaluating alternative engineering plans for accomplishing project purposes established by engineers;listing and extracting engineering data from records, specifications, drawings, tabulations, etc.;developing and maintaining various drawing and document databases;receiving direction from Reclamation engineers/geologists and higher graded technicians when significant deviation from standard practices are required.For the GS-11 Level:Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: developing and using state-of-the-art methods with PCs, CADD, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other specialized engineering software to accomplish duties;working with and maintaining contacts with higher graded technicians, computer specialists, engineers, geologists to accomplish duties;utilizing Autodesk Data Platform (ADP) and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) systems to develop methods to accomplish engineering oriented work;preparing narrative statements explaining methodology of calculations and sources of data as needed;exercising judgment and making recommendations to engineer on most effective plans for accomplishing the project purpose.Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.EducationThere is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level of GS-10 and GS-11 of this announcement.To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.Additional informationYou may be required to serve an initial probationary period.Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive.If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For information, visit: OPM Fact Sheet.This position is designated as a LOW RISK position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, although there is some walking in offices, production areas, utility plants, maintenance, and work areas. The work does not require any special physical effort or ability.Working Conditions: The work area is usually an office setting adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions.This may be a bargaining unit position represented by a Union depending on location.
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