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US Army Corps of Engineers · 6 days ago

Engineering Technician (Civil), GS-0802-7/8/9 (33966)

Rock Island, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking Engineering Technicians (Civil) for the Rock Island District's Operations Division. The role involves collecting and processing hydrographic survey data, ensuring accuracy and quality assurance, and preparing technical reports for engineering computations.

Civil EngineeringConstructionMilitaryRecreation

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establishing, collecting, editing, and processing hydrographic survey data for condition, pre- / post-dredge surveys, post-flood surveys, engineering surveys, and scour surveys using HYPACK and associated survey software

Collecting and editing multibeam data using survey vessels to assure accuracy by performing appropriate overlap checks and comparisons following standardized software processes of quality assurance

Processing hydrographic survey data to establish and compute parameters for use in making engineering computations for yardage estimates, shoaling rates, and cross-sections

Serving as a field specialist on hardware and software systems used to conduct hydrographic surveys

Developing products from processed survey data using Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and similar software programs

Preparing survey reports documenting technical results of study/investigation, providing technical evaluation to team members

Qualification

Hydrographic survey dataHYPACK softwareComputer-Aided DraftingMultibeam data collectionQuality assurance checksTechnical evaluationField specialistSurvey reports preparation

Required

High School Diploma

GS-07 grade level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal Service, which includes participating in hydrographic surveys to collect data; operating hydrographic survey systems; post-processing hydrographic survey data; and assisting with specifying data needs corresponding with study objectives

GS-08 grade level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service, which includes conducting hydrographic surveys while collecting data and post-processing with minimal oversight; independently operating a range of hydrographic survey systems; performing quality assurance checks on survey data; and assisting in preparation of survey plans

GS-09 grade level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal Service, which includes leading hydrographic survey collection and post-processing of data; operating and troubleshooting hydrographic survey equipment; tracking and performing maintenance and equipment repairs; and providing quality assurance and evaluation of survey data providing guidance to lower graded employees

Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration

All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment

A trial or probationary period may be required

Direct deposit of pay is required

This position is subject to random drug testing in accordance with AR 600-85 and/or EP 600-1-3 based on the duties of operating a motorboat to perform hydrographic surveys

Temporary duty travel is required 25% or more of the time depending on mission duties and site location

Must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated based on site-specific, job-related requirements, and must maintain this license

Must possess or be able to obtain a required Corps of Engineers boat license (within six months of starting the position) for the operation of a motorboat and must maintain this license. Incumbent will be required to gain knowledge to obtain the required license for the operation of a vessel not to exceed 45 feet in length

Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration