US Army Corps of Engineers · 5 hours ago
Engineering Technician (Material), GS-0802-12, Direct Hire Authority (DHA) (90712)
Wellington, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelUS Army Corps of Engineers is seeking an Engineering Technician (Material) for their South Atlantic Division, Jacksonville District. The role involves directing field investigations, managing testing programs, and providing technical reports related to civil works and military projects.
Civil EngineeringConstructionMilitaryRecreation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Directs field investigations, field and laboratory testing programs and analysis of soil and foundation data as they relate to and are utilized in the construction of civil works, military, and support for other projects
Provides technical reports, data, and design recommendations for earth and rockfill structures, structure foundations for buildings, definite project reports, and contract plans and specifications
Provides geotechnical engineering portions of civil works, military, and support for others earthwork specifications and reviews completed specifications for applicability to contract plans
Initiates and maintains coordinative action with Construction Division elements and the using agencies to ensure the reports are accurate and ready for the review of the engineers for the intended purpose
As a senior engineering technician, manages day to day operation of lab and field testing by coordinating personnel and resources availability and need as required to deliver results on time in support of USACE mission
Serves as mentor for lower graded engineering technicians
Qualification
Required
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 a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time
This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or its possessions to operate vehicles
Benefits
Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus
Service credit for leave
Student loan repayment
PCS may be authorized
Company
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