Engineering Technician

BASIC REQUIREMENTS for GS-0802 series: You must meet the minimum basic specialized experience requirements for Engineering Technical Series, GS-0802 positions. In addition, you must have at least one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level in the federal service. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (for positions at GS-4 or equivalent and above): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include technical work in: drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. TRADE: Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents. Examples are trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as: Planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes. Instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on devices fabricated. OR CERTIFICATION: Engineering technicians may be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, an organization sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers. Certification by the Institute will be helpful as a measure of the technician’s quality of experience. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Technical and Medical Support Positions, GS-0802 & IOR). TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-06: I have at least one (1) year of specialized experience to at least the GS-05 level in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience could include working under guidance of engineers to modify and update design drawings utilizing Computer Automated Drafting (CAD) software in accordance with industry practices or experience applying practical engineering knowledge, concepts and techniques to evaluate work assignments. These examples are not all inclusive. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed half year or 9 semester hours of graduate level education in a field of engineering, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. I have submitted transcripts with my application package. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-07: I have at least one (1) year of specialized experience to at least the GS-06 level in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience could include working under guidance of engineers to create, modify and update design drawings or 3D models utilizing Computer Automated Drafting (CAD) software in accordance with industry practices or experience applying practical engineering knowledge, concepts and techniques to evaluate work assignments. These examples are not all inclusive. OR EDUCATION: successfully completed one year or 18 semester hours of graduate level education in a field of engineering, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. I have submitted transcripts with my application package. TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-08: I have at least one (1) year of specialized experience to at least the GS-07 level in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience could include working with engineers to create original or modify and update design drawings or 3D models utilizing Computer Automated Drafting (CAD) software in accordance with industry practices or experience applying practical engineering knowledge, concepts and techniques to evaluate work assignments. Knowledge of mathematical processes and civil, electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals. These examples are not all inclusive. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed two (2) full years (36 semester hours) of graduate level education or master’s degree of coursework that is directly related to the work of the position. I have submitted transcripts with my application package. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-09: I have at least one (1) year of specialized experience to at least the GS-08 level in Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience could include: working with engineers to independently to create original or modify and update existing design drawings or 3D models utilizing Computer Automated Drafting (CAD) software in accordance with industry practices or experience applying practical engineering knowledge, concepts and techniques to evaluate difficult work assignments. Reviews CAD drawings prepared by other technicians. Knowledge of mathematical processes and civil, electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals. These examples are not all inclusive. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed two (2) full years (36 semester hours) of graduate level education or master’s degree of coursework that is directly related to the work of the position. I have submitted transcripts with my application package. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-In-Grade: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 11/07/2024.
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Engineering Technician. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Redding, California