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Engineering Technician

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Department of Justice

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Engineering Technician job at a federal prison in Prince George, Virginia, run by the Bureau of Prisons. There is 1 open position, and the job includes occasional travel. The work is mainly drafting, surveying, and computer-aided drawings for prison building projects.

1 vacancy

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.
  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. The job is open to the public, and Selective Service registration is required.

What you would do

  • Plot results of field surveys and prepare them for tracing and reproduction
  • Complete plans for new structures, building changes, and shop work
  • Create computer-aided drawings for regional office approval and funding
  • Give work instructions to employees and inmates and help mechanics read blueprints
  • Follow prison security duties, which come before all other job duties

Do you qualify for GS-11?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level. This means experience making sketches and drawings of structures, doing cost estimates, or using software for maintenance management and computer-aided design.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume limited to 2 pages, with name, contact information, and relevant experience
  • Start and end dates for each job in MM/YYYY format and hours worked per week
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim disabled veteran or similar preference
  • SF-50 if you are or were a federal employee
  • Proof of CTAP or ICTAP eligibility, if applicable
  • SF-50 showing prior federal law enforcement coverage, if above the maximum entry age

How you will be rated: You will complete an online questionnaire and USA Hire competency-based assessments that measure skills such as attention to detail, teamwork, and reasoning. Your application is placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Overstating your experience or cheating on an assessment can get you removed.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show start and end dates in MM/YYYY format and hours worked per week, or that experience may not count.
  • Upload transcripts at the time you apply only if you use education to qualify, and include school name, student name, degree, and date awarded.
  • Veterans must upload a DD-214 or other required documents when applying, or they may lose their claimed preference.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel may be required.

Conditions of employment:

  • Pre-employment and panel interview
  • Urinalysis drug test
  • Physical exam
  • Background investigation and NCIC and credit checks
  • Misdemeanor domestic violence inquiry to qualify to carry a firearm
  • Complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course in Glynco, Georgia
  • Selective Service registration
  • Maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment, with exceptions for some veterans
  • Drug test

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
$78,009 – $101,417 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Prince George, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Engineering Technical (0802)
Announcement
FAC-27-13106087

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