ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CONSTRUCTION)

Your resume must also 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 experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Reviewing, assessing and resolving complex and diverse construction and design problems encountered during the performance of projects assigned; 2) Assisting the construction engineer on technical situations requiring extensive knowledge of engineering practices and construction methods; 3) Reviewing project plans and specifications prior to contract award for technical soundness, compliance with requirements and to determine practicability from a construction management standpoint; 4) Utilizing construction project scheduling software to track the progress of assigned projects; NOTE: This information must be supported in your résumé to be considered for the position.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ 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.

You will oversee the review of the contractor's quality assurance management program for compliance to contract specifications.,You will advise managers on technical aspects of engineering systems to discuss and resolve difficult problems.,You will apply advanced construction site management principles to resolve complex technical disputes, coordinate demanding execution schedules, and maintain alignment with structural contract criteria.,You will maintain working knowledge of the requirements as it pertains to construction quality management.