Engineering Technician (Civil)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Incumbent ensures navigability of District waterways, by conducting hydrographic surveys, supporting the unmanned aircraft program, coordinating equipment and vessel maintenance.

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, Ameri. Corps) 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 for GS-09 : One year of specialized experience which includes meeting the following:

1. Analyzing surveying techniques and guidelines;
2. Assisting with troubleshooting, and/or maintaining a wide range of field surveying instruments; and
3. Assisting with preventative maintenance and/or safety procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Specialized Experience for GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting the following:
4. Assisting with coordinating hydrographic surveys,
5. Providing recommendations based on gather data and/or trends and,
6. Coordinating preventative maintenance or safety procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Specialized Experience for GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting the following:
7. Independently coordinating and/or reviewing hydrographic surveys,
8. Making recommendations and/or providing course of action based off operational trends and,
9. Using variety of technical manuals and guide to ensure quality control is maintained. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Qualification Requirement: Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.