Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Engineering Technician

Whitehall, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • Serves as a Project Engineering Technician in planning, designing, and analyzing projects.
    • Serves as a reviewer for (sidewalk repairs, replacements, office, restroom renovations, basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work, etc.
    • Responsible for developing plans including installation of machinery, repair of water and sewer lines, construction, repair of buildings, and other facilities; sprinkler, heating, ventilating, air, specialized electrical systems.
    • Reviews a variety of drawings, material specifications, test procedures, and other documents pertaining to assigned projects for technical adequacy and compliance with specifications and quality requirements.
    • Performs technical studies to determine the capabilities of new and existing facilities.
    • Provides technical engineering guidance and assistance on assigned projects.
    • Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) when appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
    • With responsibility for "field and office" engineering management and surveillance of all contract construction involving new construction, services, alteration, modification, enlargement and repair work on buildings, structures, roads, etc.

    Qualification Summary

    To qualify for an Engineering Technician, your resume must support: A. GS-09 Level Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, specialized experience must be equivalent to the next lower grade level or equivalent to the next lower grade level under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector as follows: For current and former Federal civilian service employees, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level. For all other applicants, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level (due to no intervening grades). Examples of creditable specialized experience include: Assisting in the construction inspection on a variety of facilities projects; design and cost estimation for mechanical and electrical engineering systems for new and renovated facilities. Assisting with the preparation of technical engineering specifications and reviewing of compliance codes, regulations and other documents pertaining to various tasks. OR B. GS-9 Education Substitution: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or a master's or equivalent graduate degree with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology. Such education must be from an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work. TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE PROVIDED. OR C. GS-09 level: Combination: A combination of creditable education and specialized experience as listed in "A" and "B" above. TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE PROVIDED. D. GS 11 Level Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, specialized experience must be equivalent to the next lower grade level or equivalent to the next lower grade level under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector as follows: For current and former Federal civilian service employees, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level. For all other applicants, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level (due to no intervening grades). Examples of creditable specialized experience include: Performing technical work primarily requiring a thorough working knowledge of methods and techniques of operation and maintenance. Providing technical guidance and assistance on assigned projects. Investigating, analyzing, and resolving problems pertaining to the design, installation, maintenance, operation, or repair of the assigned projects. Preparing designs and specifications and/or performs technical review of contractor-prepared designs and specifications. Independently carries out redesign and design of modification on existing structures, systems, and other projects. E. GS-11 Level: Education Substitution: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology Such education must be from an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities to do the work. TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED. OR F. A combination of successfully completed education and experience. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

  • Compensation
    $63,768-$100,295 per year
  • Industry
    Government Relations
  • Fun Fact
    Working for the Defense Logistics Agency means being part of the largest logistics agency in the Department of Defense. Our 25,000 employees are dedicated to providing essential services to military and federal organizations.
  • About Us

    The Nation's Logistics Combat Support Agency, responsible for delivering agile, adaptive, and resilient logistics support across the continuum of conflict.