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You will serve as a SUPERVISORY ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the TECHNICAL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT of NAVAL ACADEMY. You will direct the work of laboratories responsible for providing training to all Midshipmen, and directs, plan, schedule and coordinate the work of other engineering technicians in a laboratory setting. You will plan, develop and coordinate the methods and procedures for the purchase, verification testing, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and complex systems of this branch. You will plan life cycle costs and direct the unit to comply with these considerations. You will provide instruction to midshipmen and others on the technical features and engineering considerations of all supported labs. You will give technical guidance to individuals and groups involved in related experimentation, research or development work, and identify developmental and training needs of subordinates, and submit annual training and budgetary requirements. You will establish daily priorities and schedules, long range plans to meet requirements of faculty and midshipmen. You will assign work to subordinates based on priorities, capability of employees and specific requirements to most effectively utilize personnel and facility resources, and ensure efficient and timely operation of all laboratory functions. You will manage a budgetary system sub-cost center for both expense and investment accounts in support of all equipment and systems in this branch. You will function as a purchasing Approving Official (AO) as determined by the TSD Director. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Planning, developing, and coordinating the methods and procedures for the purchase, verification testing, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and systems; 2) Working with design, development, construction and testing of advanced engineering devices and equipment; 3) Giving technical guidance to individuals and groups involved in related experimentation, research or development. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL), Position Description Number D2096000 and is part of the PA 201st RED HORSE Squadron, National Guard. 1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement. As an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL) GS-0802-09, you will review Engineering/Construction Design and Specifications: Develop engineering designs. Construction Inspection: Perform construction inspection of facilities, roads, utilities, parking lots, etc. Contract Management: Analyze complete contract drawings and specifications. Construction Management: Analyze construction drawings and specifications and coordinates manpower requirements. Drafting: Perform and oversee the drafting of complete engineering design projects. Surveying: Serve as Chief of Party on Real Time Kinematics GPS, geodetic and non-geodetic surveys, to include horizontal and vertical control, right-of-way verification, property description, construction layout, topographic, roadway layout, runway evaluations, and building layout. Testing: Perform a wide range of engineering materials tests, to include soil, concrete , and asphalt, under a variety of conditions (temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, sand, etc.). GeoBase: Duties to include the management and check-out of GeoBase equipment (rugged laptop computers, mapping grade GPS, and survey grade GPS). Implement the Squadron Environmental Program and Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Program (AFOSH) within the engineering sections. Equipment custodian for Engineering sections. Perform other duties as assigned. APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Non-Bargaining Position AOC 1: NG Employees at the 201st RHS AOC 2: NG employees in the 193 Special Operations Wing (This includes 193rd SOW, 193rd RSG, 193rd AOG, 211th EIS, 271st CCS, 112th ACS, 203rd Weather Flight, 193rd SOW Det 1, 148th ASOS, PA ANG HQ DET 1) Military Grades: ENLISTED E5-E7 The supervisor for this position is Capt Bower Manpower# 00841741 *NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Secret Security Clearance GENERAL EXPERIENCE: : Experience or training which provided familiarization of engineering instruments, testing procedures and techniques. Ability to read and understand specifications, instructions and procedures to use high school level mathematics. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience, education or training with knowledge of basic standard engineering principles, methods and practices. Experience reading and interpreting engineering and architectural plans and specifications. Experience planning, scheduling and supervising; exercising initiative and sound judgment. Experience using a variety of inspection techniques and practices to determine compliance with plans and specifications. Experience communicating both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled. SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Merit Promotion and Placement Plan (MPP) if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position, by category, a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Chapter 4 of the MPP. PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life. We do 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 factors. Applicants that are currently in an AGR status who wish to request to move their AGR resource to this position upon selection, must submit a "Request for AGR Resource Realignment" memo with their application. A template for the memo can be found at: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/:w:/r/sites/NGPA-HRO/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B2CACE53F-3CEC-4838-973F-461645D1B3A1%7D&file=Template%20-%20Request%20for%20AGR%20Resource%20Realignment.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true

You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the TEST ENGINEERING DIVISION (246), ENGINEERING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. You will provide expert technical engineering advice and direction. You will perform advance planning, preparation and assist with coordination of comprehensive test program for complex multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary ship systems. You will determine systems and test status at the start of the work shift and assist with developing system turnover procedures. You will perform and oversee adequate and accurate work authorization and tag out actions for the safe release of work and testing. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying methods and techniques of mechanical and electrical engineering sufficient to consider aspects related to tag out and testing of ship systems. Experience providing expert technical/engineering advice in details of system isolation and operation of complex shipboard systems on a variety of conventional and nuclear vessel classes. Experience executing extensive component/system testing and tag out duties on HM&E systems. Experience applying versatile technical knowledge of the function and capability of the Shipyard to be able to anticipate response to all elements or unusual demands. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

About the Position: Fort Detrick is located within Frederick, MD. Baltimore, MD & Washington, DC are within 50 miles. Real estate and other costs are significantly affected by the close proximity of these two major metropolitan areas. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.detrick.army.mil. Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative in the Directorate Of Public Works (DPW) with responsibility for representing the contracting officer in the evaluation of contract performance for service contracts, Monitors all contracts from inception to conclusion, initiates corrective action on contract performance and recommends contractor penalties. Oversees inspection of completed services and notifies contracting officer and contractor of violations and deficiencies noted, particularly in the areas of schedule, cost and technical performance adequacy. Recommends payment or deduction of contracts based on inspection of performance, terms of contractual compliance, and reimbursable material approvals within the Wide Area Workflow system. Serves as the DPW primary point of contact for facilities maintained by contract personnel and obtains contract support for in-house operations. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Army Materiel Command (AMC) employees with competitive status. Current Civilian Employees of the Command Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. For Internal applicants: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Assisting with monitoring contractor performance to assess compliance with contract requirements; maintaining contract administration files to ensure complete records; tracking contractor submissions to verify timely receipt; and conducting basic reviews of deliverables to identify discrepancies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). For external applicants: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Monitoring contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements; supporting the evaluation of provided services and recommending corrective actions; reviewing technical documents and interpreting contract specifications; and creating simple methods to assess and verify work quality within the organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Fort Internal applicants: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Fort external applicants: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-10).

You will serve as a Engineering Technician in the Submarine Work Packaging and Control Branch (225), Process Controls Division (220), Office of the Chief Engineer (240), Engineering and Planning Department (200) at NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. You will assemble complete task packages that contain required references, forms, material, and work authorization forms, to allow production personnel to complete first time quality work on schedule and withing budget. You will coordinate and provide task packages to the inside shop Zone Managers and Project Zone Managers for the job summary review process. You will perform the material management functions to provide "one stop shopping" for the mechanic in obtaining all required material to accomplish assigned work timely and efficiently. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Demonstrating the ability to liaison with other organizations such as production shop, project leadership, engineering leadership, with regards to management of work packaging products and services (i.e. scheduling conflicts, interaction during DPL or SRV, interaction with PMMs and DLA to resolve material conflicts. Demonstrating experience writing and/or reviewing TWDs such as Deficiency reports(DFs), Deficiency Logs(DLs) and Task Group Instructions (TGIs). Possessing the skill and experience required to prevent production delays and scheduling conflicts due to the lack of sufficient material and instructions using Project Management concepts. Reading and Interpreting TWD's, drawings, sketches, process instructions, methods and standards, data specifications, Corporate Nuclear Power Manuals and Technical manuals. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) in the Temporary Services /Steam Plant Cleanliness Branch (Code 269), Fluid/Mechanical Engineering and Planning Division (Code 260), Office of Chief Engineer (Code 240), Engineering and Planning Department (Code 200) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. You will review existing Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs) and equipment technical manuals to determine characteristics of temporary services required as well as identify cleanliness recovery actions based on system conditions. You will perform Ship-checks and inspect shore facilities to verify arrangement and to identify locations for new equipment, connection points to ship's systems, and associated piping runs. You will review ship's system diagrams and NAVSEA instructions to identify systems required to be steam plant clean to ensure TWDs comply with all required specifications. You will provide direction for procurement of material and services associated with the assigned projects, ensuring specifications describe completely the material, operating parameters, and any special requirements to permit competitive bidding. You will identify material costs and production man-hours required for all phases of tasking for incorporation into Job Summaries and for preplanning use by shipyard customers. You will develop and maintain temporary service sketches and adjusts sketches as required as result of critiques and process improvement. You will coordinate the efforts on design engineering projects with personnel from other engineering codes or from other activities when a satisfactory conclusion is dependent upon the performance of several activities. You will provide waterfront support during execution of temporary service system installation, removal, modification and repair, and loss of steam plant cleanliness evaluation and recovery. You will resolve problems encountered during installation, removal, grooming, or testing phases of temporary systems, and during installation, repair, and drying of shipboard steam plant clean systems. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Designing, specifying, and installing temporary service systems (including high-pressure air, breathing air, temporary cooling water manifolds, and steam lines) to support nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers during shipyard availabilities and drydock periods. Troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical and utility system failures on the waterfront, evaluating operational data to recommend and implement engineering solutions that comply with NAVSEA technical requirements a applicable safety parameters. Coordinating cross-functionally with production shops (such as Shipfitters, Pipefitters, and Machinists) and related engineering disciplines (structural and electrical) to integrate temporary ship-to-shore utility hookups safely and efficiently. Researching and procuring specialized mechanical components and materials utilizing DoD material databases (such as MAT, OneTouch, and WebFLIS), ensuring strict compliance with military ordering codes and quality assurance requirements. Evaluating and applying the latest technological developments, testing methods, and engineering precedents to modernize waterfront utility distribution, mitigate operational risks, and reduce cost and lead times. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) in the Quality Assurance Office, Mid-Atlantic Regional Calibration Center (MARCC), Reference Standards Laboratory Branch, Code 137.3 at the NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. You will develop or revise complex metrology techniques, testing, and calibration procedures for use in assigned measurement area when new standards enter the program. You will plan, develop, and evaluate specialized training for laboratory technical personnel within his/her assigned measurement area to assure that measurements are performed properly. You will assist the Metrology Engineering Branch, Code 137.2 in the development of Local Calibration procedures, criteria, guidance, checksheets, and new calibration methodologies. You will engages MARCC Engineering when technical authorization is required for newly established methods. You will act within the broad framework of NAVSEA, NAV AIR, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard standards in the technical, administrative, safety, and environmental areas. You will instruct lower-graded employees from the MARCC as well as personnel from other calibration laboratories in techniques associated with mechanical and electro-mechanical calibration. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Preparing and documenting detailed test reports, analyses, and certificates of calibration, ensuring all test data, results, conclusions, and recommendations are validated and recorded in accordance with standards. Advising, clarifying, and exchanging technical information with engineers, manufacturer's representatives, and personnel at various levels to coordinate work efforts, report problems, and recommend viable solutions. Instructing, mentoring and developing junior technicians, lower-graded employees, and personnel from other calibration laboratories in techniques associated with mechanical and electro-mechanical calibration. Applying experienced judgment and ingenuity to develop new methods, adapt established techniques, and interpret conflicting requirements to resolve complex, sensitive, or unprecedented problems in metrology and calibration. Designing, developing, constructing, and evaluating customized, measurement systems by selecting appropriate standards and researching technical literature to innovate or adapt procedures for working at the limits of the field. Performing complex calibrations and repairs on mechanical reference standards across multiple disciplines. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 serve as an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN in the Carrier/Surface Ship Work Packaging and Control Branch (227), Process Controls Division (220), Office of the Chief Engineer (240), Engineering and Planning Department (200)of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD. You will assist with developing project work packaging strategies for execution of work on complex carrier/surface ship overhauls. You will manage the compilation, routing, release, and certification of work packages, in accordance with the project task packaging strategies. You will assist project managers with schedule conflicts due to lack of materials or Technical Work Document issues. You will provide administrative support to the Work Packaging and Control WPC Manager in departmental meetings and decision making. You will assist the WPC manager in the resolution of work packaging issues or problems. You will procure, track, and coordinate material delivery to the project or inside shop. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience with Work Packaging and Control (WPC) waterfront related to work release, execution, and certification. Experience processing Technical Work Documents (TWDs) including Deficiency Reports, Deficiency Logs and associated tools (AIM, SPETT, MRQT, CITIS, MAT, WEBAIM, JEDMICs, and/or ATIS). Experience interacting with other organizations such as production shops, project leadership, engineering leadership with regards to management of Work Packaging products and services (i.e. scheduling conflicts, interaction during DPL or SRV meetings, interaction with PMM's and DLA to resolve material issues). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 serve as a LEAD ENGINEERING TECHICIAN in the Vertical Launching System (VLS) / Combat Systems (CS) Alignment Branch (Code 295), Combat Systems (Weapons) Division (Code 290), Engineering Department (Code 200), of MID ATLANTIC REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CTR. You will serve as team leader composed of no fewer than nine General Schedule Technicians (or contractor equivalents). You will ensure that MARMC's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services. You will articulate and communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion. You will provide technical assistance on less urgent but complex technical problems beyond the capability of forces afloat, intermediate maintenance activities, or repair activities to diagnose and correct. You will lead functional checkouts, tests, and inspections of major systems. You will prepare technical reports (and formal correspondence when required) identifying significant aspects of the problems, their causes, and corrections applied. You will perform special engineering analyses and studies in support of NA VSEA for the purpose of developing or evaluating improvements in design, maintenance procedures, material, etc. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience performing various Vertical Launch System, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract processes with NAVSEA Technical Authority standards, advisories, precedents and practices in the area of VLS and supporting Warfare areas. Experience applying technical engineering methods and practices to analyze and resolve complex problems encountered in Fleet Technical Support/Field Service Engineering Assignments Experience developing plans with a wide variety of systems, subsystems, components and associated equipment within engineering disciplines (e.g. mechanical, electrical, electronic, and structural) . Experience leading a team of government employees, military members and contractors in the performance of assigned tasks and assignments. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To provide expert civil engineering technical support for stand-alone non-recurring and multi-year recurring service repair contract in developing, modifying moderately complex and serve as functional specialist in performing surveillance and management of contractor performances as required. Maintains surveillance over moderately complex civil engineer base maintenance and repair service contracts. Serves as a Team Member. Integrates the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values into Civil Engineering's quality assurance (QA) strategies, goals, objectives, and procedures to ensure contracted civil engineer services meet all applicable DoD and AF directives, public laws, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), National Electric Code (NEC), and industry trade standards such as national building (International Mechanical Code- IMC), electrical (NEC) and plumbing codes (Plumbing Standard Code - PSC), Safe Drinking Water Act, Environmental Protection Agency regulations, OSHA and AFOSH standards, and AFIs applicable to nonprofessional architectural, engineering, and base maintenance operations. Develops and manages moderately complex civil engineer maintenance and repair service contracts. Responsible for customer interface, definition of requirements, and development of preliminary designs, plans, and specifications for moderately complex facility projects accomplished by Self Help, in-house, non-recurring service contract, and SABER Program. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures, and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment. 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,Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Technical work in: drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 a wide range of civil engineer maintenance and repair practices and building codes, commercial business practices and market conditions that relate to many technical trades and engineering professions. Skilled in recognizing and specifying standards of these trades, and developing requirements to evaluate performance criterion, contractor responsibility, and contractor performance. The work typically involves numerous phases of work, and coordination of aircraft hangar doors maintenance, electric personnel doors maintenance, fire training sites maintenance, airfield and street striping, airfield rubber removal and friction testing, concrete apron repair and replacement, forest tree maintenance, cold storage maintenance and repair, washer/dryer maintenance and repair, etc., performed solely or in conjunction with projects for responsibility of monitoring has been assigned. 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 civil engineer standards, practices, and techniques used to maintain, repair, and operate AF real property including nonprofessional architectural and engineering, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, sheet metal, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), power production, electronic controls, heavy equipment, and entomology. Work typically involves skills required to provide oversight of numerous phases of work, and coordination of aircraft hangar doors maintenance, electric personnel doors maintenance, fire training sites maintenance, airfield and street striping, airfield rubber removal and friction testing, concrete apron repair and replacement, forest tree maintenance, cold storage maintenance and repair, washer/dryer maintenance and repair, etc., solely or in conjunction with projects for which responsibility of contract administration and monitoring has been assigned. 2. Knowledge of engineering and construction industry standards and safety requirements, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with DoD and AF directives, federal, state, and local codes and environmental regulations as well as using automated data processing equipment and programs to administer documentation of contractor compliance, and record adherence to quality control performance criteria. 3. Knowledge of business practices and market conditions as they relate to civil engineer programs and technical requirements to assist developing performance work statements and evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and contractor performance. 4. Ability to apply mathematical formulas to compute construction costs, negotiate changes to contracts, and use computer-based programs to record and maintain information involving these activities. 5. Ability to skillfully communicate effectively, both oral and in writing; knowledge of report writing techniques to present factual information clearly, write procurement memoranda, and draft complex or simple contract provisions and supporting documentation. 6. Ability to plan, organize work, meet deadlines, and execute work to meet emergencies or changing programs; ability to analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations; and recommends timely and economical solutions to work problems. 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.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Work under the general supervision of the Chief, Survey Section. Work closely with other engineers, scientists, and other professionals to ensure delivery of quality surveying engineering spatial data products and services. Provide professional, technical, and administrative support for the execution of activities associated with the real time acquisition of hydrographic, topographic, geodetic survey data. Provide technical expertise and direction in the acquisition of surveying engineering data used in plans and specifications, engineering and design, and contractor quality assurance. Serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or assists the COR for Architect-Engineer (A/E) contracts requiring surveying task orders and other procurements Use expert knowledge in surveying, CADD and HYPACK software, and geographic information system to produce surveying engineering products and services. Assess relevant training requirements for lower-grade engineers and technicians, mentoring and training such individuals in surveying and use of CADD and HYPACK software and geographic information systems. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) collecting topographic or hydrographic surveys in various environments and conditions; 2) verifying accuracy of surveys; and 3) planning survey procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level/position in the federal service (GS-08).