ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL)
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Engineering Technician (Civil)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Department of the Army
Location
Salary
$76,463 - $99,404
per year
Type
Full Time
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GS-12 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves traveling to construction sites to help fix scheduling problems, giving advice on how projects are going and how to use resources better, and working out disputes or claims on big building projects.
It's a hands-on role for someone who likes solving real-world issues in engineering and construction.
A good fit would be an experienced professional with a background in managing timelines and budgets for infrastructure work.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including managing project schedules and ensuring timely completion
- Experience advising on construction performance, workloads, and resource allocation
- Skills in analyzing and negotiating claims, modifications, and disputes for construction projects
- Ability to visit construction sites to resolve scheduling and construction issues
- Proficiency in developing and reviewing project schedules for accuracy and compliance
- U.S. citizenship required
- No education substitution allowed; must qualify based on experience alone
Full Job Description
About the Position: The role includes visiting construction sites to resolve scheduling issues, advising on project performance, and creating/reviewing schedules.
It also involves analyzing and negotiating claims for major projects.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DoD Government-wide Direct Hire Authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: managing project schedules and ensuring timely completion, advises on construction performance and resource allocation, and analyzing claims and resolving disputes related to construction projects.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
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--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Major Duties:
- Visit construction sites to assist with scheduling and construction issues.
- Advise on project performance, workloads, and funding.
- Develop and review project schedules for accuracy and compliance.
- Analyze and negotiate claims and modifications for construction projects.
- Provide recommendations for schedule improvements and adjustments.
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