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Engineering Technician (Civil)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time Engineering Technician (Civil) job with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Houston, Texas, within the Galveston District's Houston Resident Office. It is posted under Direct Hire Authority, a special hiring method, and multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Telework is allowed under agency policy, and relocation costs may be reimbursed.

Telework eligible1 vacancy, but multiple positions may be filled from this announcement

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the United States. You must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Prepare plans and specifications for dredging, which means digging out waterways.
  • Review plans for practicality, standards, and whether funds are available.
  • Keep a detailed history of dredging operations and data for future programs.
  • Prepare reports and check contract documents, payments, and modifications.
  • Help run and maintain land and underwater survey systems.
  • Guide 2-4 technicians and approve their work for accuracy and progress.

Do you qualify for GS-11?

With experience: You need 1 year of specialized experience, meaning work at the GS-11 level (a federal pay grade). Federal employees must have processed complex topographic (land shape) and hydrographic (water depth) surveys, analyzed GPS surveys, and evaluated survey data for project specifications and quantities. People outside federal service must have processed survey data with electronic systems, used equipment for topographic and hydrographic surveys, and evaluated survey data.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties
  • Responses to the online questionnaire
  • Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration, for men born after 1959
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your application is rated on how well your resume and questionnaire show you meet the qualifications. If the agency finds you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration, and missing documents or information can make your application incomplete.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and must list hours per week for each job.
  • Only work experience qualifies here, so describe your survey and data work in clear detail.
  • Re-select your resume and any other documents in the online application, or your application may be incomplete.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered depending on funding; if so, you must request it at the tentative job offer and sign a service agreement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moving allowances may also be authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • One-year probationary period
  • Possible suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
  • Direct deposit of pay is required
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship is required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$86,123 – $111,966 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Houston, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Engineering Technical (0802)
Announcement
CEDD-27-13099652-DHA

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