INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Industrial Engineering Technician, Series 0895. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes practical knowledge of a wide range of technical engineering methods, principles, requirements, work techniques, and practices of industrial engineering, and skill in applying standardized, analytical, and evaluative methods and techniques to advise on and/or resolve difficult but well-precedented, factual, procedural, and/or recurring issues. Practical knowledge of mechanics and construction maintenance and repair facility work processes and methods to provide effective advisory services. Ability to apply mathematics, statistical analysis, and qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to organizational work processes and methods. OR EDUCATION: I have a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of standard accepted industrial engineering practices to combine work measurement studies from a wide variety of sources into a comprehensive study; mechanics and construction maintenance and repair facility work processes and methods; and mathematics and statistical analysis techniques. 2. Knowledge of safety and occupational health requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. 3. Knowledge of the operations, services, needs, and goals of management and their program(s); the organizations studied or served; and related customers, functions, resources, and users. 4. Knowledge of current automation technology and practices sufficient to evaluate the effectiveness of its use and provide assistance to others. 5. Ability to read engineering and architectural plans and specifications; gather, analyze, and present data and supporting analyses such as manpower validation exercise, and contracting out studies; and research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures. 6. Ability to independently plan, coordinate, and organize work to identify problems and develop innovative solutions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain good working relationships. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The primary purpose of this position is to apply industrial engineering techniques in the performance of functions and studies related to manpower, facilities, data systems, work methods and processes, materials, and costs as they pertain to the efficiency, productivity, and overall effective utilization of resources in base civil engineering (BCE) operations. Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.