Engineering Technician (Civil)

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement 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: In-Service Applicants: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with tasks such as cost estimating, cost breakdown, or working with contractors/suppliers on project completion. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Or Specialized Experience: Other Applicants: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with tasks such as cost estimating, cost breakdown, or working with contractors/suppliers on project completion; and writing, administering, or enforcing contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

Time in Grade Requirement: In-Service Applicants: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Time in Grade Requirement: Other Applicants: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10).

Designs, plans, and estimates complete civil engineering projects, for execution by contract, or Troop Construction, which range from single-scope projects of limited size to larger projects which impact on other specialties.,Modifies or adapts standard guides, techniques and procedures to resolve problems.,Provides statistical/narrative analysis on the most economical and feasible type of construction, types of materials, location, etc.,Develops complete working drawings and specifications according to established standards.,Reviews and monitors assigned projects through all stages of development.,Coordinates civil engineering projects and studies assigned to A-E firms, the Corps of Engineers, or other design service and construction activities, from assignment of the project to acceptance of construction.,Develops project scope or work criteria and presents data to design agency to ensure designer has complete understanding of project scope.,Prepares cost estimates of the hours and miscellaneous expenses the design firm should reasonably use to properly complete the project.,Coordinates the review to be conducted by engineers, architects and other engineers.,Researches and provides solutions for technical work requests submitted by others regarding civil engineering problems by striving to ensure compliance with existing systems and optimum maintainability and efficiency.,Keeps current with industry practices and maintains a working knowledge of Fort Carson's infrastructure assets and systems.