Engineering Technician

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/29/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following basic requirements: Specialized experience that includes technical work in drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. OR Certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, an organization sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers. Note: Please ensure you submit a copy of your certification or proof of sponsorship. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 level providing support and guidance for technical engineering methods, principles, requirements and work techniques which includes: Performing difficult technical engineering evaluation and analysis assignments; Preparing original drawings and preliminary layouts; Installing, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting, operating, and maintaining instrumentation and equipment associated with engineering and architecture projects and activities; Conducting inspections and assessments of civil work facilities, building, marine vessels, hydraulic systems, mechanical and electrical systems, materials laboratories or mixing plants, transportation infrastructure and construction sites. OR Two full years of graduate education or Master’s degree in a related discipline such as: engineering technology, engineering, construction, or industrial technology. OR Combination of education and experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST: 1. Clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, title of position, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year). 2. Must reflect work schedule as full-time and/or part-time and the total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time or part-time). 3. If part-time, (the number of hours worked must be indicated) and will be pro-rated to determine the amount of qualified specialized experience. You will not receive credit for experience that does not indicate the exact hours worked per week or is listed as “varies”. Please ensure your resume/employment history includes all the information listed above. Failure to adequately provide the information stated above will result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. Volunteer Experience: 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.
This position is located in the Facilities and Engineering Division of Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Interior Region 8. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment to last at least 13 months may be extended up to a total of 10 years. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 10/29/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.