Summary About the Position: Works closely with the Geospatial Branch Chief in regard to Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems and Technical Design Software for computer systems. Applying a wide range of technical and engineering knowledge, analytical, and diagnostic techniques, for developing new or modified work methods to a variety of planning and engineering studies and designs that require the use of CAD/BIM and other Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools, etc. Responsibilities Demonstrates a general knowledge of planning and engineering designs and an in-depth knowledge of related computer application technology as it relates to the production of engineering reports, plans and specifications, and drawings. Provides comprehensive management advisory and technical services for the use of CAD (Computer Aided Design (CAD) / BIM (Building Information Modeling) / CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) tools. Responsible for establishment and management of user requested complex databases for engineering products for engineering design work. System evaluation requires the use of alternative approaches and the resolution of untested products. Work requires coordination within and sometimes outside the organization and contact with varied professionals. CAD (Computer Aided Design (CAD) / BIM (Building Information Modeling) / CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) applications require certification and continuous training to stay current with rapid changes in technology. Documents problems related to system software. Evaluation of segments of the system in terms of current condition and planning for the future of the whole system. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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: One year of specialized experience which includes planning and engineering designs with the use of CAD (Computer Aided Design / BIM (Building Information Modeling) system software for civil works construction projects; reviewing and analyzing drawings; and configuring with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for data collection. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications Problem Solving Technical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional 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. One-year probationary period may be required. 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 Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment incentive, relocation incentive, and advanced leave accrual may be offered to highly qualified candidates (who meet the incentive eligibility requirements).