ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide engineering technical support to perform the more difficult and complex facility, equipment, and system programming tasks pertaining to service contracts required to support Joint Base Andrews and outlying sites. Responsibilities Plans and administers service contracts relating to base maintenance, repair, and recurring service requirements. Technical representative for contracting officer. Interprets and clarifies plans, specifications, and other proposal documents. Provides information and advice to construction agents concerning contractor services, products, and requirements on a regular basis. Develops and implements a contract quality assurance inspection schedule for all contract services acquired; summarizes results of evaluations of contract performance and calculates recommended changes in payment as required. Prepares funding estimates and all supporting data in connection with justification of budget requirements to support all acquired contract services and modifications to contracts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Engineering Technical Series 0802. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-10, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of technical and general engineering concepts, principles, work techniques, and practices and familiarity with engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Utilities, and Pavement/Grounds). Thorough knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts, and methodology related to contract quality assurance functional programs, and considerable sills in applying this knowledge to the planning of a variety of difficult and complex work assignments for contract accomplishment. Knowledge of a variety of engineering technician processes, concepts, regulations, policies, precedents, and techniques to resolve complex interrelated problems including work measurement, methods improvement, times standards, layout designs, and cost analysis. Knowledge of a wide range of analytical and diagnostic methods, procedures, and principles to identify and evaluate system failures, take corrective actions to resume normal operations, and implement procedures to allow for partial use until problems are resolved. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-10 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Technical knowledge of general engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiarity with engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Utilities, and Pavement/Grounds). 2. Knowledge of the civil engineering organizational structure and the interrelationships and interdependence of the flights and their responsibilities 3. Knowledge of a wide range of analytical and diagnostic methods, procedures, and principles to identify system failures, take corrective actions to resume normal operations, and implement procedures to allow for partial use until problems are resolved. 4. Knowledge of a variety of engineering technician processes and techniques to include work measurement, methods improvement, time standards, layout designs, and cost analysis. 5. Knowledge of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures, as well as familiarity with the process of contracted services acquisition 6. Knowledge of current automation technology and practices essential for the accomplishment of projects. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. 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 GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.