Engineering Technician.
Obsolete Site, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA, United States
Responsibilities
Serve as an Engineering Technician and Contracting Officer Representative on projects involving services and construction contracts for complex services or construction, including maintenance and repair of structures and equipment.
Develop scope of work and requirements to be included in service contracts and provide support to contracting on the most complex issues such as modifications, exercising contract options and evaluation of technical submittals.
Serve as life‑cycle program manager responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective accomplishment and coordination of the contractor‑provided services.
Assist the Contracting Officer by explaining technical issues and preparing a written technical analysis of contract proposals.
Contracting Officer’s Representative prepares final documentation for initiation of contract award or a delivery order and develops requirements to be included in service contracts.
Eligibility (EEO)
30 percent or more disabled veterans
Current Department of Army civilian employees
Current Department of Defense (DOD) civilian employees (non‑Army)
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base civilian personnel workforce
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military spouses, under Executive Order 13473
Non‑appropriated fund instrumentality (NAFI)
Non‑Department of Defense transfer
People with disabilities, schedule A
Priority placement program, DoD military reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) technician eligible
Priority placement program, DoD military spouse preference (MSP) eligible
Priority placement program, DoD MR and NG preference eligible tech receiving disability retirement
Priority placement program, DoD retained grade preference eligible
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
Conditions of Employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Annual Financial Disclosure form OGE‑450 submission is required.
Up to 10 percent temporary duty may be required.
Valid state driver’s license required throughout the appointment.
A Tier 1 nonsensitive background is required throughout the appointment.
Specialized Experience
GS‑9
Have one year of specialized experience which includes providing research and information to help with the preparation of the final documentation for the initiation of contract awards and the inclusion of requirements in service contracts; providing support while training under the program manager for contracting on complex issues such as modifications, exercising contracts and evaluation of technical proposals; and assisting with simple tasks for construction such as maintenance and repair of structures and equipment.
Or have successfully completed a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2.5 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree, with a major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction or industrial technology; or that included at least 18 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, or industrial technology.
Or have the specialized experience as described in (a), but less than one year; and have at least two years of graduate education as described in (b), but less than the required two and a half years; the total percentage of requirements met must equal at least 100 % (computed by dividing total months of qualifying experience by 12, then adding the percentage of graduate semester hours beyond the second year divided by 9).
GS‑10
Have one year of specialized experience that includes providing research and information to help with the preparation of the final documentation for the initiation of contract awards; providing support to the program manager for contracting on complex issues such as modifications, exercising contracts and evaluation of technical proposals; and assisting with construction such as maintenance and repair of structures and equipment.
Or have successfully completed one half of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position (e.g., engineering or industrial technology).
Or have the specialized experience as described in (a), but less than one year; and have at least two years of graduate education as described in (b), but less than the required three years; the total percentage of requirements met must equal at least 100 % (computed by dividing total months of qualifying experience by 12, then adding the percentage of graduate semester hours beyond the second year divided by 18).
GS‑11
Have one year of specialized experience which includes assisting with the preparation of final documentation for the initiation of contract awards, providing research and information support for contracting on complex issues such as modifications, exercising contracts and evaluation of technical proposals, and assisting with construction such as maintenance and repair of structures and equipment.
Or have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education with a major study in education or a related field such as engineering or industrial technology.
Or have the specialized experience as described in (a), but less than one year; and have at least two years of graduate education as described in (b), but less than the required three years; the total percentage of requirements met must equal at least 100 % (computed by dividing total months of qualifying experience by 12, then adding the percentage of graduate semester hours beyond the second year divided by 18).
Time in Grade Requirements
Applicants who have held a General Schedule GS‑09 position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS‑08). Applicants who have held a GS‑10 position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at GS‑09. Applicants who have held a GS‑11 position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at GS‑09.
Foreign Education
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and that the education has been deemed equivalent to a U.S. program, or that full credit has been given for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Additional Information / Hiring Requirements
Male applicants born after December 31 , 1959 must complete a pre‑employment certification statement for Selective Service registration.
Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
This position requires a one‑year probationary period during which the agency evaluates fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Public financial disclosure reports (OGE 278) or confidential financial disclosure reports (OGE 450) are required upon entry and annually thereafter.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Eligible participants may receive a subsidy for mass‑transportation commuting expenses.
Student loan repayment may be authorized.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be given.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and their families have access to a range of benefits designed to reward a federal career. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether it is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Serve as an Engineering Technician and Contracting Officer Representative on projects involving services and construction contracts for complex services or construction, including maintenance and repair of structures and equipment.
Develop scope of work and requirements to be included in service contracts and provide support to contracting on the most complex issues such as modifications, exercising contract options and evaluation of technical submittals.
Serve as life‑cycle program manager responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective accomplishment and coordination of the contractor‑provided services.
Assist the Contracting Officer by explaining technical issues and preparing a written technical analysis of contract proposals.
Contracting Officer’s Representative prepares final documentation for initiation of contract award or a delivery order and develops requirements to be included in service contracts.
Eligibility (EEO)
30 percent or more disabled veterans
Current Department of Army civilian employees
Current Department of Defense (DOD) civilian employees (non‑Army)
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base civilian personnel workforce
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military spouses, under Executive Order 13473
Non‑appropriated fund instrumentality (NAFI)
Non‑Department of Defense transfer
People with disabilities, schedule A
Priority placement program, DoD military reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) technician eligible
Priority placement program, DoD military spouse preference (MSP) eligible
Priority placement program, DoD MR and NG preference eligible tech receiving disability retirement
Priority placement program, DoD retained grade preference eligible
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
Conditions of Employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Annual Financial Disclosure form OGE‑450 submission is required.
Up to 10 percent temporary duty may be required.
Valid state driver’s license required throughout the appointment.
A Tier 1 nonsensitive background is required throughout the appointment.
Specialized Experience
GS‑9
Have one year of specialized experience which includes providing research and information to help with the preparation of the final documentation for the initiation of contract awards and the inclusion of requirements in service contracts; providing support while training under the program manager for contracting on complex issues such as modifications, exercising contracts and evaluation of technical proposals; and assisting with simple tasks for construction such as maintenance and repair of structures and equipment.
Or have successfully completed a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2.5 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree, with a major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction or industrial technology; or that included at least 18 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, or industrial technology.
Or have the specialized experience as described in (a), but less than one year; and have at least two years of graduate education as described in (b), but less than the required two and a half years; the total percentage of requirements met must equal at least 100 % (computed by dividing total months of qualifying experience by 12, then adding the percentage of graduate semester hours beyond the second year divided by 9).
GS‑10
Have one year of specialized experience that includes providing research and information to help with the preparation of the final documentation for the initiation of contract awards; providing support to the program manager for contracting on complex issues such as modifications, exercising contracts and evaluation of technical proposals; and assisting with construction such as maintenance and repair of structures and equipment.
Or have successfully completed one half of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position (e.g., engineering or industrial technology).
Or have the specialized experience as described in (a), but less than one year; and have at least two years of graduate education as described in (b), but less than the required three years; the total percentage of requirements met must equal at least 100 % (computed by dividing total months of qualifying experience by 12, then adding the percentage of graduate semester hours beyond the second year divided by 18).
GS‑11
Have one year of specialized experience which includes assisting with the preparation of final documentation for the initiation of contract awards, providing research and information support for contracting on complex issues such as modifications, exercising contracts and evaluation of technical proposals, and assisting with construction such as maintenance and repair of structures and equipment.
Or have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education with a major study in education or a related field such as engineering or industrial technology.
Or have the specialized experience as described in (a), but less than one year; and have at least two years of graduate education as described in (b), but less than the required three years; the total percentage of requirements met must equal at least 100 % (computed by dividing total months of qualifying experience by 12, then adding the percentage of graduate semester hours beyond the second year divided by 18).
Time in Grade Requirements
Applicants who have held a General Schedule GS‑09 position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS‑08). Applicants who have held a GS‑10 position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at GS‑09. Applicants who have held a GS‑11 position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at GS‑09.
Foreign Education
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and that the education has been deemed equivalent to a U.S. program, or that full credit has been given for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Additional Information / Hiring Requirements
Male applicants born after December 31 , 1959 must complete a pre‑employment certification statement for Selective Service registration.
Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
This position requires a one‑year probationary period during which the agency evaluates fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Public financial disclosure reports (OGE 278) or confidential financial disclosure reports (OGE 450) are required upon entry and annually thereafter.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Eligible participants may receive a subsidy for mass‑transportation commuting expenses.
Student loan repayment may be authorized.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be given.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and their families have access to a range of benefits designed to reward a federal career. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether it is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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