Engineering Technician

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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: One year of specialized experience which includes interpreting prints and specifications to layout or install utility systems; inspecting and testing systems to correct deficiencies and ensure code compliance; AND using computer applications to produce official correspondence, record technical data, and prepare inspection reports or related documentation.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Develop comprehensive facilities engineering project packages for the construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of real property buildings and utility infrastructure.,Prepare technical designs, detailed specifications, and CAD/GIS layout drawings for building utility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural elements.,Calculate detailed government cost estimates, material take-offs, labor projections, and bid schedules for competitive multi-trade construction contracts,Modify existing architectural and engineering design plans to adapt to site constraints, improve energy/operational efficiency, meet ADA accessibility standards, or adjust to utility load requirements.,Serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to monitor on-site contractor operations, evaluate contractor submittals for approval, and conduct quality assurance inspections against contract specifications.,Coordinate technical requirements across multiple projects concurrently, resolving field discrepancies, ensuring compliance with building and safety codes, and tracking project execution through final acceptance.