U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
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Summary
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education 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. Specialized Experience for GS 08: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting non-routine maintenance and construction activities on projects related to new or existing buildings, dams, and other flood control facilities; preparing plans and reports to document progress of maintenance activities; maintaining files regarding the inspection reports of maintenance projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Successfully completed one and a half years of graduate level education (27 semester hours) in an appropriate field of study of engineering, construction, engineering or industrial technology, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience for GS 09: One year of specialized experience which includes developing and coordinating extensive maintenance and construction activities on projects related to new or existing buildings, dams, and other flood control facilities; preparing plans and reports to document progress of maintenance activities; maintaining files regarding the inspection reports of maintenance projects; utilizing automated software programs to enter data regarding maintenance updates. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Education: Successfully completed Master's degree or two years of graduate education (at least 36 semester hours) in an appropriate field of study of engineering, construction, engineering, industrial technology, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science or mathematics. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Experience and Education: see previous paragraph above for calculation computations. Specialized Experience for GS 10: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing Scopes Of Work (SOW) and Project Management Plans (PMPs) for maintenance and repair projects; reviewing designs and SOW that are developed using Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) and Geospatial Information Services (GIS) software; assisting with inspections of maintenance and repair service work to report findings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Specialized Experience for GS 11: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing, reviewing, and coordinating Scopes Of Work (SOW) and Project Management Plans (PMPs) for maintenance and repair projects; reviewing designs and SOW that are developed using Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) and Geospatial Information Services (GIS) software; conducting field inspections of maintenance and repair service work being accomplished to document and report findings and ensure quality control measures are in place and standards are achieved. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).
Major Duties
At the full performance level prepares plans, specifications, and scopes of work to support field activities associated with service, supply, and construction contracts.
Reviews designs and SOW that are developed using Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) and Geospatial Information Services (GIS) software.
Responsible for pre-award and/or post-award functions for a variety of supply, service, and/or construction contracts.
Provides technical support to field sites in the execution of designs in accordance with established, quality standards, schedules, and budgets.
Performs regular technical inspections of navigation and flood risk management facilities to include measurements of components, visual condition inspections, and qualitative judgment of condition.
Utilizes various troubleshooting and data recording tools and compiles all data and uses technical knowledge to analyze trends and identify areas of concern
Uses technical knowledge of Locks and Dams and flood risk management projects to assist project engineers during project preparation.
Coordinates technical advice and guidance from project engineers, project and office personnel, construction inspectors, and others on matters that arise during course of fabrication, maintenance, and repair.
Provides technical guidance to the field sites through collaboration and coordination with the various engineering teams or individual project engineers supporting maintenance and repair projects.
Assists project staff in expanding and further developing the technical skills necessary to achieve effective scope of work development, project planning and contract administration.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements. As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume. 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/26/2026 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13091408). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.