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Supervisory Engineering Technician (Wastewater Plant)

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$102,415 - $133,142

per year

Closes

April 10, 2026

GS-8 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $46,479 - $60,424

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-7. Graduate study or significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team that operates and maintains a wastewater treatment plant and water distribution system at a military base, including assigning tasks, overseeing repairs, and coordinating with contractors on projects.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on technical experience in engineering support roles, strong leadership skills for managing tradespeople, and the ability to handle emergency services and inspections.

It's ideal for those who enjoy supervising practical, hands-on work in a government setting focused on essential utilities.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent in wastewater treatment plant operations, maintenance, and repair
  • Knowledge of water distribution systems and sanitary infrastructure
  • Supervisory experience assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty, and employee capabilities
  • Experience as a liaison to Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for maintenance, repair, and construction projects
  • Ability to prepare construction drawings, sketches, plans, cost estimates, and scopes of work
  • Technical background in engineering principles, such as drafting, surveying, mechanical systems, or related trades
  • Certification from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (preferred)

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for or certain personnel of the DOD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position provides critical services to OMD and the tenants on APG to include answering emergency service calls, maintaining the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations, assigning work to Industrial Equipment Mechanic's and Plant Operators, Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized specialized 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.

To qualify for the Supervisor Engineering Technician (Wastewater Plant) GS-0802-12 position, you MUST have the one of the following Basic Occupational Requirements shown below: I have specialized experience including technical work in the areas such as: drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems.

OR I have experience in a trade or craft that work required intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents for example trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as: a Planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes or an Instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on devices fabricated.

OR I am certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, an organization sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers.

AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment plant/sanitary distribution and the installation water distribution system through wastewater treatment plant operators and industrial equipment mechanics assigned to the waterworks branch.

Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.

Experience as liaison to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on maintenance, repair, and various other construction projects. Major Duties:

  • Plans, directs and reviews the work of a multi-disciplined staff of wage grade trades.
  • Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
  • Acts as a liaison to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on maintenance, repair, and various other construction projects.
  • Prepares or supervises preparation of basic information such as construction drawings, sketches, plans, cost estimates, bills of materials, detailed justifications and descriptions of scopes of work to be performed.
  • Provides inspections and reports of contract performance for adherence to contract compliance, specifications, plans, government regulations, laws, and industry standards.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MCFT-26-12922577-DHA