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Do you have experience collecting and analyzing data gathered from instruments?  Duties will include supporting the execution and management of the Dam Safety instrumentation program including the collection, compilation, evaluation, and tracking of instrumentation data.  When applying, be sure to address all the skill sets mentioned in the specialized experience for the grade level you wish.  How well you write your resume will determine the grade level you will be considered/offered a job if offered the job.  

Position Title: Engineering Technician – Focus: Instrument reading, analyzing data, and maintaining with use of MicroStation

Department of the Army (this is a civilian position)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Walla Walla District, Engineering & Construction Division, Geotechnical Section

Duty Location:  Walla Walla, WA 

Open & closing dates:  12/7/2024 – 12/20/2024

Salary:  $39,576 - $77,955 per year

Pay scale & grade:  GS 5/6/7/8/9

Appointment type:  Permanent

Work schedule:  Full-time

Service:  Competitive

Open to US Citizens:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/822557600

Duties

  • Support execution and management of the Dam Safety instrumentation program including the collection, compilation, evaluation, and tracking of instrumentation data.
  • Implement quality control processes.
  • Investigate and troubleshoot instrumentation.
  • Conduct initial and annual eligibility inspections, preparing reports as required by regulation and making recommendations.
  • Input data into National Levee Data Base.
  • Check assigned portions of plans, specifications, and estimates for obvious design and drawing deficiencies, note possible problems requiring engineering decisions.
  • Utilize Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), using MicroStation.

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Work involves some physical exertion such as walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, carrying up to 20 pounds, ascending/descending many stairs or rocky embankments, traversing uneven terrain, or similar activities.
  • Work may involve spending extended periods in dam galleries with dark, wet, cold conditions, and involve short duration exposure to potential weather and temperature extremes.
  • Must possess color and depth perception, and peripheral vision.
  • Must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to drive at night.
  • Eyestrain may occur from prolonged use of the computer.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.

GS-5 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience (1) collecting instrumentation data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).
OR
Education: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

GS-6 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience (1) collecting instrumentation data AND (2) analyzing instrumentation data for trends. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS- 05 or above).

GS-7 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience (1) collecting instrumentation data; (2) analyzing instrumentation data for trends; AND (3) identify anomalies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06 or above).

GS-8 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience (1) collecting instrumentation data; (2) analyzing instrumentation data for trends; AND (3) investigate anomalies and recommend remediation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS- 07 or above).

GS-9 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience (1) collecting instrumentation data; (2) analyzing instrumentation data for trends; (3) investigate anomalies and recommend remediation; AND (4) repairing instrumentation equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS- 08 or above).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone for the GS-6, GS-7, GS-8, and GS-9 --no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a onstruction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.
  • Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
  • This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/20/2024 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12634268).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.