ENGINEERING TECHICIAN (MECHANICAL)
United States Fleet Forces Command
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Engineering Technician
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Department of the Army
Location
Salary
$69,789 - $88,405
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-9 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting construction projects by reviewing contracts, coordinating with teams, processing payments, and keeping records organized in an office setting for the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers in Alaska.
It's ideal for someone with practical experience in engineering support or administrative tasks related to building projects, who enjoys detail-oriented work and teamwork.
A good fit would be a reliable professional comfortable with data analysis and financial documentation in a government environment.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at GS-08 level or equivalent, including data analysis for construction projects and handling fiscal documents/progress payments
- Practical knowledge of engineering methods and techniques
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to review and approve contract documents for accuracy and compliance
- Skills in coordinating with contractors and project teams
- Experience processing and verifying contractor payments
- Proficiency in maintaining project records and archiving contracts
Full Job Description
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Utilizes practical knowledge of engineering methods and techniques to perform the following office engineering duties associated with construction contract management and administration at a Construction Area Office.
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.
Specialized Experience Requirements:GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) providing administration support functions to perform analysis of data in support of construction projects; and 2) maintaining fiscal documents and executing progress payments.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Major Duties:
- Review and approve contract documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinate with contractors and project teams to manage submissions and project progress.
- Process and verify payments to contractors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintain complete project records and finalize contracts for archiving.
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