Engineering Technician (Civil), GS-0802-12, (01814)

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Nashville District

Locations (City, State)

Kuttawa, KY

Position Overview/Duties

• Administers and manages construction projects at a field office, including contract modifications, quality assurance, and oversight of vertical and civil construction, rehabilitation, and renovation projects (e.g., dams, flood protection, hydropower, and environmental restoration).
• Performs contract administration functions such as issuing requests for proposals, negotiating contract changes, preparing government estimates, reviewing contractor submittals, and ensuring all contract documentation and close-out requirements are met.
• Conducts quality assurance activities by reviewing plans and specifications, participating in constructability reviews, supervising inspection of work in progress, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and coordinating resolution of deficiencies.
• Enforces safety standards by reviewing contractor safety plans, inspecting safety precautions, conducting safety meetings, and implementing work stoppages when significant violations occur.
• Provides technical advice and coordination to Resident Office staff, contractors, and other stakeholders, acting as a consultant on complex construction issues and serving as a liaison between field and engineering divisions.

Other Conditions and Requirements

• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes managing, advising, and/or coordinating office staff or contract employees of construction management services, interpreting plans and specifications, ensuring quality of construction projects, gathering data and preparing estimates for contracts and/or change of orders, providing technical advice between office staff and Engineers that may require major design review or assistance.
• 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.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• A one-year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• Pay will be set based on duty location and grade level. Visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salarieswages/2025/general-schedule/ for the current GS Locality Pay Tables.
• Position may require travel up to (10%) of duty time.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances ARE NOT authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license to perform the duties.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Qualifications

• Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Required Documents For This PositionEqual 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

• Your resume:
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• Other supporting documents:
• Cover Letter, optional
• This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package.
• This position may require a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package.

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.