Summary 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: This is a Engineering Technician, GS-0802-07/08/09 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division (NWD), Omaha District, Operations Division Tri-Lakes Project Office. Responsibilities Responsible for installation, maintenance, operation, monitoring and evaluation of all dam safety instrumentation and equipment. Observe, inspect, collect, and record data readings from instrumentation used in assuring the stability of four Tri-Lakes Project Dams Review requests and plans of proposed construction that might affect the dams and appurtenant structures and recommend approval and/or changes to the proposed work. Collaborate with and assist organizational units of such Project Management, Real Estate and Engineering Division relative to the design of flood damage reduction projects to prevent operation and maintenance problems. Prepare and interpret plans and specifications for small construction and service contracts in support of a major flood control project. Utilize a computerized maintenance management system to provide system control, oversight, repair history, analysis and quality of the data entered. Operate and install service gates, emergency gates and bulkheads; inspect, repair, and maintain the appurtenant structures and systems of the dam and participates in annual and periodic dam inspections Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. For In-service Applicants (Current or Former Federal Employees) GS-7 Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as:1) Participate in routine inspections of public facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. AND 2) Observing and collecting performance data from a variety of instrumentation systems and technical equipment. AND 3) Utilizing spreadsheet software to input and analyze data to develop charts, tables, reports, and graphs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). GS-8 Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Inspect public facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. AND 2) Observing and collecting performance data from a variety of instrumentation systems and technical equipment. AND 3) Utilizing spreadsheet software to input and analyze data to develop charts, tables, reports, and graphs. AND 4) Providing technical assistance to prepare contract plans and specifications for the modification, repair, maintenance, replacement of facilities and equipment. OR 5) Performing a variety of contract administration duties to include interpreting plans and specifications, developing scopes of work, and preparing cost estimates. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). GS-9 Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Oversee inspections of public facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. AND 2) Observing and collecting performance data from a variety of instrumentation systems and technical equipment. AND 3) Utilizing spreadsheet software to input and analyze data to develop charts, tables, reports, and graphs. AND 4) Providing technical assistance to prepare contract plans and specifications for the modification, repair, maintenance, replacement of facilities and equipment. OR 5) Performing a variety of contract administration duties to include interpreting plans and specifications, developing scopes of work, and preparing cost estimates. AND 6) Preparing and interpreting plans and specifications for small construction and service contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). For Outside Applicants (Non-Federal) GS-7 Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Participate in routine inspections of public facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. AND 2) Observing and collecting performance data from a variety of instrumentation systems and technical equipment. AND 3) Utilizing spreadsheet software to input and analyze data to develop charts, tables, reports, and graphs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). GS-8 Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Inspect public facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. AND 2) Observing and collecting performance data from a variety of instrumentation systems and technical equipment. AND 3) Utilizing spreadsheet software to input and analyze data to develop charts, tables, reports, and graphs. AND 4) Providing technical assistance to prepare contract plans and specifications for the modification, repair, maintenance, replacement of facilities and equipment. OR 5) Performing a variety of contract administration duties to include interpreting plans and specifications, developing scopes of work, and preparing cost estimates. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). GS-9 Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Oversee inspections of public facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. AND 2) Observing and collecting performance data from a variety of instrumentation systems and technical equipment. AND 3) Utilizing spreadsheet software to input and analyze data to develop charts, tables, reports, and graphs. AND 4) Providing technical assistance to prepare contract plans and specifications for the modification, repair, maintenance, replacement of facilities and equipment. OR 5) Performing a variety of contract administration duties to include interpreting plans and specifications, developing scopes of work, and preparing cost estimates. AND 6) Preparing and interpreting plans and specifications for small construction and service contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). 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. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Engineers & Scientists (non-construction) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. A Relocation, Recruitment, Student Loan Repayment, Advance in Hire or Advance Leave Accrual incentive may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government.