Engineering Technician GS-0802-11

Job description

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

Position: Engineering Technician GS-0802-11

Job Announcement: ATEC-DPG-46281

Open: 12/2/2024 – 12/9/2024

Fulltime/Permanent

Salary: $72,553- $94,317 per year.

(Salary range includes GS-11 step 1 to GS-11 step 10)

Area of Consideration: Open to U.S. Citizens

Job Summary:

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

WHAT IS ATEC?

ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com.

PLACE OF WORK:

Dugway Proving Ground is seeking applicants for an Engineering Technician for the Range Support Branch in the Test Support Division located on Dugway Proving Ground, UT. Dugway Proving Ground is approximately 50 minutes from Tooele, Utah, and 90-minute drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway offers affordable on post housing as well as subsidized commuter van transport. Contact the Relocation Program Manager at 435-831-2260. For more information about Dugway's beautiful terrain and community go to our website at https://www.army.mil/dugwaygarrison. Normal working hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Responsibilities:

Serves as a technical consultant in matters relating to the structural design of facilities and test fixtures. Consults with other engineers, team members, test customers, and a senior technician to provide advisement on factors to be considered in design and selection of materials. Consults with engineers, test customers and construction personnel to resolve difficult and complex, unforeseen problems and latent conditions. As a subject matter expert, reviews and evaluates shop drawings, samples, and material certifications for performance requirements, recommending approval, rejection, or receipt. Performs or directs surveys and investigations of structures of varying sizes and structural complexities with unusual stress problems due to size and type of materials which are incorporated into them. Must be knowledgeable and have experience with all areas of construction practices and principles.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

Specialized Experience for the GS-11: In order to be found qualified, your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience: 1. Preparing technical specifications for use in structural design of facilities or test fixtures. 2 Assists with project cost estimates. 3. Working construction projects dealing with wood framing, placement of concrete, and steel erection. 4. Maintenance of portable generators. This definition of specialized experience is typical of the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

• Construction Experience
• Project Management
• Design Experience
• Wood Framing
• Electrical
• Concrete

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ . You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Position requires a pre-employment and annual physical to ensure incumbent is physically capable and will require to wear appropriate PPE.
• Business travel up to 5% may be required.
• This position requires to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Forklift, Aerial Man-Lift, Semi-Truck certifications required within 6 months of employment, via Army Master Driver Program.
• Must obtain a CDL w/Hazmat endorsement within 12 months of employment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

• A trial/probationary period may be required.

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

• Direct deposit of pay is required.

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

• The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates; these include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy.

• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click here https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqpcs.cfm. When you perform a Civilian 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/ for more information.

• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

• Telework one or more days a pay period may be available depending upon the terms of the organization's telework policy.

• Remote work not available.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates need to submit their resume and transcripts at the link below by midnight of the closing date of the announcement to be considered.

https://atec.yello.co/jobs/9qxT-2SrqZfsf-2Uf2Cztg?job_board_id=zm0Yjn0EaOr11u8mjBlNoQ

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,553.00 - $94,317.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72,553 - $94,317