Engineering Technician (Civil)

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This Engineering Technician (Civil) position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, Galveston District, Engineering and Construction Division, Construction Branch, Northern Area Port Arthur Resident Office with a duty station location of Port Arthur, TX.

Duties

Direct and participate in preparation of preliminary plans and specifications and accompanying data sheets covering dredging operations.

Review plans and specifications from a technical engineering viewpoint for practicability, conformance with existing standards, policies, and feasibility with the available funds.

Maintain a detailed history of the dredging operations and compiles data used to prepare future dredging programs.

Prepare reports, maintains record checks and evaluates contract documents relating to contract performance, modifications, payment estimates, completion, and data necessary for the administration of contracts and the monthly and annual reports.

Assist in the coordination, operation, and maintenance of two different survey systems (land and hydrographic).

Prepare preliminary and final drawings using the CADD system to accompany reports pertaining to inspections of marine accidents, for removal of wrecks and obstructions in the waterways.

Provide technical guidance to 2-4 technicians. Plans, assigns, coordinates and approves the work for technical adequacy and progress.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience 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-09: Internal to Federal Government: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Collecting data from topographic and hydrographic surveys while reporting discrepancies to management; AND 2) Analyze survey data processing using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) software. AND 3) Recommend corrective solutions to project engineers for deficiencies found during survey operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). External to Federal Government: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Collecting survey data using electronic systems. AND 2) Utilizing Computer Aided Design/Drafting (CADD) equipment for technical and design assignments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Have a master's or equivalent degree or have completed two full years of graduate level education leading to such a degree as Engineering. OR Specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond one year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) Specialized Experience for GS-11: Internal to Federal Government: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Processing complex topographic and hydrographic surveys AND 2) Analyzing GPS surveys to verify vertical and horizontal control; AND 3) Evaluating survey data for project specifications and tabulations of quantities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). External to Federal Government: 1) Processing survey data using electronic systems; AND 2) Utilizing equipment capabilities for topographic and hydrographic surveys; AND 3) Evaluating survey data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

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 11/02/2026 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/13094367). 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.

Other information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY be offered, depending on funding availability and management discretion. An Incentive must be requested by selected applicant at the time of the tentative job offer and approved prior to hire. An Incentive requires a signed service agreement.