Engineering Technician (Civil)

Quick Facts

• Role: Engineering Technician (Civil)
• Focus: Sanitation Facilities Construction (water, wastewater, solid waste)
• Key work: surveying, field documentation, construction inspection, and compliance

Description

Engineering Technician (Civil) role supporting Sanitation Facilities Construction projects funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The work includes using survey equipment to calculate data points, taking field notes to develop plans, and inspecting community and individual water supply construction to ensure safety and environmental regulatory compliance. Term appointment (not-to-exceed) up to 2 years, with potential extensions and possible conversion to permanent status.

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
• Successful completion of E-Verify employment verification
• Pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation clearance
• Meet financial suitability/credit-related expectations (as required)
• Measles and Rubella immunization (born after 1957) and seasonal influenza immunization (as required for IHS health care facilities)
• Viable bank account for electronic direct deposit
• Minimum qualifications: at least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 in surveying/drafting/construction inspection, or 1 full year of directly related graduate education, or a combination meeting 100% of qualification requirements

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