ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL) Job in Fountain City, WI

Vacancy No. CERG245020921947HWF Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $49,025.00 to $77,955.00 Grade 7 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/7/2024 Close Date 12/2/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fountain City, WI


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Duties

  • Tracking records of daily usage, fuel consumption and maintenance.
  • Troubleshooting hydrographic survey equipment.
  • Reviewing contracts to ensure compliance with environmental and safety laws and regulations.
  • Processing data, video and imagery collected during missions.
  • Responding to a wide range of inquiries from concerned citizens.
  • Communicating with internal and external contacts to gain insight on survey projects.
  • Monitoring data and channel conditions for safety.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position is Mission Essential.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
  • Incumbent must obtain/maintain American Red Cross Standard First Aid card in good standing within 6 months of appointment.
  • Incumbent must obtain/maintain American Red Cross CPR certification within 6 months of appointment.
  • This position requires an FAA Drone Pilot License that must be obtained within 24 months of appointment.
  • Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Corps of Engineers boat license within 6 months of appointment.
  • This position requires a physical examination.
  • This position requires temporary duty or overnight business travel up to 40% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience:
GS 07: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting two of the following: (1) Performing quality assurance field inspections, (2) Ensuring field activities are compliant with the environmental and safety regulations and standard procedures, (3) Preparing detailed reports of field studies and/or findings and (4) Using survey techniques and guidelines. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

GS 08: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting three of the following: (1) Performing quality assurance field inspections, (2) Ensuring field activities are compliant with the environmental and safety regulations and standard procedures, (3) Preparing detailed reports of field studies and/or findings and (4) Using survey techniques and guidelines. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

GS 09: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting all of the following: (1) Performing quality assurance field inspections, (2) Ensuring field activities are compliant with the environmental and safety regulations and standard procedures, (3) preparing detailed reports of field studies and/or findings and (4) Using survey techniques and guidelines. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Alan.S.VanGuilder@usace.army.mil

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/02/2024 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Alan Vanguilder
Address
RG-W2R906 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ST PAUL
DO NOT MAIL
St. Paul, MN 55101
US
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Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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