Engineering Technician (Civil)

Quick Facts

• Supports Sanitation Facilities Construction (SFC) projects funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
• Term, not-to-exceed 2-year appointment; may be extended in 2-year increments up to 10 years; may be converted to permanent at management discretion

Description

You will support planning, construction, and oversight of water supply and sanitation infrastructure by collecting field data and ensuring technical quality and regulatory compliance. The role involves surveying, drafting support, and construction inspection to identify deficiencies and keep projects progressing safely.

Responsibilities

• Use survey equipment to calculate data points
• Take field notes and use collected information to develop plans
• Perform construction inspection for community and individual water supply
• Interpret and apply safety standards and environmental regulations as projects progress
• Recognize errors and deficiencies in technical data

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Selective Service registration (for males born after 12/31/1959)
• Valid state driver’s license
• Ability to pass pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation and remain suitable for Federal employment
• Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification
• Required immunizations (Measles/Rubella for those born after 1957; seasonal influenza for all staff in IHS health care facilities)
• Viable bank account for electronic direct deposit
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, demonstrating surveying with precision, drafting, and construction inspection

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. government benefits package (eligibility depends on position type and full-time/part-time/intermittent status).