ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL)

GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Performing hydrographic and topographic surveys to identify potential navigation hazards and to coordinate maintenance of equipment; 2) Applying engineering knowledge of drafting, surveying, estimating, engineering fundamentals, technical specifications, use of design manuals and handbooks, and high level mathematics and applied sciences related to the field of civil engineering for planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities and utility systems; 3) Experience in preparation of design contract documents and justification for a very wide range of civil engineering projects including dredging, site development, road and parking lot paving and striping, and storm water drainage improvements; 4) Independently read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical manuals; and 5) Utilizing micro­ computers and application software to prepare cost estimates, job plans, specifications, fills of material, and schedules. GS-10: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Participating in hydrographic and topographic surveys; 2) Participating in preparation of design contract documents and justification for a very wide range of civil engineering projects including dredging, site development, road and parking lot paving and striping, and storm water drainage improvements; 3) Utilizing and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical manuals and; 4) Utilizing micro-computers and application software to prepare cost estimates, job plans, specifications, fills of material and schedules. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Engineering Technical Series 0802 (opm.gov) ; General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Physical Demands: Fieldwork will require considerable walking, bending, climbing, stooping, and carrying survey equipment. There will also be a significant amount of time spent performing hydrographic surveys on an open boat requiring lifting, hoisting, and maneuvering of equipment, cables, and line. Driving a motor vehicle while towing a boat and trailer and navigating a boat through busy harbors is required for fieldwork. Work Environment: Work is in an office and field setting. Fieldwork may require surveying on roadways and parking lots as well as project sites in cold and hot temperatures. Hydrographic surveying will be performed on an open boat in a busy Naval harbor in all weather conditions. The employee must be continually aware of potential hazards and take special safety precautions including wearing of proper PPE, protective clothing, and life jackets when required. The remainder of the work is performed in an office setting.