Summary About the Position: This position is for an Engineering Technician (Civil) in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District. Position may be filled at the GS-09, GS-10 or GS-11. This announcement is NOT intended for current, permanent Army employees. Current, permanent Army employees who would like to be consider for this time-limited assignment should instead apply to Announcement #CERGRI256240179077 Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details. Responsibilities Coordinates hydrographic survey and channel reconnaissance to maintain awareness of changing and uncertain channel conditions. Analyzes results of hydrographic surveys to determine the appropriate short and/or long term action necessary for assuring project dimensions in an efficient manner. Evaluate hydrographic survey trends, geomorphologic observations, and water level impacts to understand and recommend reasons for shoaling, need for channel training structures, and dredge material disposal needs. Make recommendations to the Chief, Channel Maintenance as to routine or emergency channel condition affecting navigation or dredging. Develops dredge cut layout and volume calculations and prioritizes dredge schedule to assure navigation mission is efficiently maintained. Directs maintenance dredging field activities by working with the project staff for in-house work and/or construction office for contract work. Perform all duties of a dredge inspector including dredge cut layout, quantity computations, survey QA, and other required documentation. Reviews plans, specification, and contract documents to assure contract operations are completed in accordance with those documents. Uses oral and written communication skills to prepare and provide briefings and technical presentations to the public, agencies, navigation industry, legislators and politicians at all levels. Studies shoaling trends to establish guidelines for optimal scheduling of hydrographic surveys. 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 Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement 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. GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with reviewing hydrographic surveys, working with a team to determine trends and develop a dredging schedule to maintain project dimensions, and working with higher graded technicians to develop dredge cut layouts and volume computations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service (GS-08). GS-10 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with coordinating and reviewing hydrographic surveys, determining trends and developing a dredging schedule to maintain project dimensions, assisting with dredge cut layouts and volume computations, and assisting with preparing and presenting technical dredging information to leadership, agencies, and to members of the public. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service (GS-09). GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes independently coordinating and reviewing hydrographic surveys, determining trends and developing a dredging schedule to maintain project dimensions, develops dredge cut layouts and volume computations, and preparing and presenting technical dredging information to leadership, agencies, and to members of the public. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service (GS-10). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Engineering and Technology Technical Competence Written Communication 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. Education Additional Information Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 13 months. Term appointments may be extended beyond (6) years, up to eight (8) year. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term Appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term Appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. Current, Permanent Army employees that are eligible and would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 13 months will need to apply to Announcement #CERGRI256240179077 at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/830746400 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 trial/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 Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) 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.