Engineering Technician (Civil)

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The position is eligible for the IHS Student Loan Repayment Program with selection based on IHS priorities and available funds.

USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one-year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-9: Experience with surveying with precision, drafting, construction inspection, construction cost estimating, and project management.

OR Completion of two full years of graduate education or a master's degree directly related to the work of the Engineering Technician such as, engineering, construction or industrial technology.

OR A combination of specialized experience and education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Major Duties:

The description of duties indicated below are summarized examples of tasks that will be performed by the position.

This position is being announced concurrently under Merit Promotion/Excepted Service procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-26-HQ-12889152-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements.

NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.

This position will be located in one of the locations identified and will be responsible for duties such as: Utilizing survey equipment to calculate data points.

Taking field notes and utilizing information to develop plans. Performing construction inspection for community and individual water supply.

Ensuring safety standards and environmental regulations are interpreted and applied accordingly as projects progress. Recognizing errors and deficiencies in technical data.