USAJOBS · 1 week ago
Seasonal Engineering Technician
El Portal, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.90/hr - $25.50/hr
1+ years expYosemite National Park is seeking a Seasonal Engineering Technician to support the planning, design, and construction of facility repair and rehabilitation projects. The role involves performing measurements, analyzing conditions, and assisting with technical documentation and project management tasks.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as a team member engaged in the planning, design, and construction of park facility repair and rehabilitation projects
Performs detailed measurements of existing infrastructure and enters data into databases
Analyzes and performs condition assessments and identifies deficiencies in existing facilities and systems
Researches and drafts standard design and construction details for the park
Assists with topographic survey and GIS mapping
Assists with the development of a cost estimating database to track and analyze construction cost
Drafts and edits technical engineering reports and effectively documents project work and other accomplishments
Mentoring and monitoring junior level employees
Project management
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program
You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required
You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record
You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you
You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards
A uniform allowance will be provided
Overtime may be required
You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1 night per month
You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes
Travel, transportation and relocation expenses will not be paid
Relocation expenses will be the employee's responsibility
Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program
To qualify for this position at the GS-04 grade level, you must possess of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of six (6) months of general work experience AND six (6) months of specialized work experience
General work experience is any type of work that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include 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
You must include hours/week worked on your resume
OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least two (2) full academic years above high school that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as: engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics
You must include transcripts
OR Successful completion of a combination of experience and education as described above that when combined equal 100% of the qualification requirements
For example, one full year of education (50%), and 6 months of specialized experience as defined above (50%), equals 100% of the qualification requirements
You must include transcripts and hours/week worked in your resume
To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors)
This experience includes activities that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include 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
You must include hours/week worked in your resume
OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least four (4) full years of study in a program leading to a bachelor's degree with either (a) major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as: engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics
You must include your transcripts
OR Successful completion of a combination of experience and education as described that when combined equal 100% of the qualification requirements
NOTE: Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable
For example, 1 full year of education, in excess of the first 60 semester hours (50%), and 6 months of specialized experience as defined above (50%), equals 100% of the qualification requirements
You must include your transcripts and hours/week worked in your resume
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)
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection
Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP
This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location
Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible
If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation
Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work
Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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