Engineering Technician, GS-0802-12 (90244)

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa District

Locations (City, State)

Tulsa, OK

Position Overview/Duties

Duties

Serves as an Engineering Technician responsible for providing staff coordination, technical expertise, and program support for operations and maintenance activities across hydroelectric generation, navigation, and flood risk management projects throughout the Tulsa District.

Works under general supervision with broad latitude to independently plan, coordinate, and execute assignments. Completed work is reviewed for overall effectiveness, quality, and compliance with policies.

Major Duties Include

• Serves as District Point of Contact (POC) for the Facility Equipment Maintenance (FEM) program, providing oversight, system administration, and technical guidance for automated maintenance systems supporting hydropower, flood control, and navigation facilities.
• Develops, maintains, and analyzes equipment maintenance data, including maintenance schedules, repair histories, and performance trends to improve program effectiveness.
• Prepares plans, specifications, and acquisition packages for maintenance and repair projects; serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and participates in technical evaluations and source selections.
• Conducts inspections and evaluations of maintenance programs to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and efficient operations.
• Identifies deficiencies, recommends corrective actions, and collaborates with engineering staff on complex technical issues.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to field personnel and management on maintenance strategies and systems.

Other Conditions and Requirements

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Contracting Officer's Representative certification.
• May require travel to project sites (dams, power plants, navigation locks).

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Utilizing an automated maintenance system to analyze maintenance operations for an organization; AND 2) Overseeing maintenance programs to ensure compliance with organization requirements.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in an office setting but includes site visits to dams, power plants, and navigation facilities. Fieldwork may involve exposure to industrial environments and requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Other Requirements

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a ci ti zen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selec ti ve Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) certification.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually.
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.

This position is eligible for situational telework.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.