Engineering Technician

SummaryThis position is an Environmental Technician locates in the Rhinelander District Office, Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction, Rhinelander District Office, Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction, Rhinelander, WI. The position reports to the District Engineer. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Inspect work of construction contractors to include individual septic systems, well drilling, pump installations, water mains, sewer mains, water and sewer service lines, sewage lagoons or treatment systems, pumping stations, and water storage reservoirs and treatment buildings. Assist Office of Environmental Health staff to obtain NEPA clearance; completion of site evaluations and soil testing/POWTS designs; development of bidding documents and cost estimates; review of bids and management of project finances including quantity tracking; contract management including the completion of construction reports and the review and approval of submittals and payments; and completion of closeout requirements including the development of homeowner packets, water quality reviews, provision of O training, completion of record drawings and drafting of final reports. Conduct soil testing including the designation of test locations, drawing of sketches of test hole locations, logging of soils and depths encountered either in pits or borings, logging the data to calculate percolation rates, and determining the recommended locations and size of the disposal field based on the data and other investigations. Travel Required 50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 7 Job family (Series) 0802 Engineering Technical Similar jobs Operators, Other Construction Equipment Other Construction Equipment Operators Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Must pass pre-employment examination. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Security Clearance: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. You will receive instructions on how to obtain and submit fingerprints and background investigation documentation. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges.Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957. Seasonal Influenza immunization is required for civilian health care facility staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Selectee(s) are required to have a viable bank account at a financial institution for electronic direct deposit of salary payment. You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 12/31/2020 Qualifications OPEN UNTIL FILLED: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL THE VACANCY IS FILLED. IT MAY BE EXTENDED OR CLOSED PRIOR TO THE CURRENT CLOSING DATE. FIRST CUT OFF DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10 BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE OPEN DATE AND EVERY 10 BUSINESS DAYS THEREAFTER. To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 or equivalent and above): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include technical work in: drafting, surveying construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems. Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents. Examples are trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as: Planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes. Instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on devices fabricated Specialized Experience:GS-04: Six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience. GS-05: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level. GS-06: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level. GS-07: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples of Specialized Experience: GS-4: Basic experience on construction crew in the areas of utility construction, drafting, surveying and the construction inspection process. Knowledge of computer systems and programs, i.e., word processors, database systems and spreadsheet software. Knowledge of and practical usage of GPS systems to determine location and to verify location in relation to blueprints. Exposure to engineering drafting systems and their usage. GS-5: Experience in the installation of septic systems and drilling of water wells. Basic understanding of standardized septic system designing methods. Basic understanding and demonstrated usage of compu