Engineering Technician

As an Engineering Technician you will:

• Prepare designs and specifications and develop innovative approaches for various projects of a complex or unconventional nature that entail design problems requiring considerable adaptation of precedents or design of features for which precedents are not directly applicable.
• Perform or direct surveys and field investigations to determine existing condition and layout information obtains equipment data and dimensions and makes design checks.
• Design and develop technical drawings and specifications for projects characterized by a variety of conditions. Prepare original designs and preliminary and final layouts.
• Perform necessary calculations develop possible alternatives. Perform technical review of contractor-prepared designs and specifications of systems.
• Perform or direct the survey and investigations at project sites to gather design information for plan specifications alterations and databases. Conduct preliminary site investigations to obtain field data on proposed structures drainage areas topography and feasible layout of facilities in relation to terrain.
• Review new construction plans and project directives to ensure that the proposed design includes features required for the economical and effective maintenance and repair of building air-conditioning and heating systems and associated equipment.

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation verification of qualifications completion of onboarding forms submission of required documents and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement including time in grade.
• Males born after December 31 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Based on your appointment a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.
• This position is designated as an Emergency Essential position.
• This position has on-call or call-back requirements.
• This position requires weekend hours night shifts regular or rotational shifts holiday hours.

To qualify for an Engineering Technician position at the GS-09 level you must:
A. have 2 full years of graduate education or a masters degree directly related to the work of the position;
OR
B. have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: Installing and troubleshooting the operation of electronic controls equipment and systems; investigating project sites to determine the condition of a facility or property; recording observations and technical information; making in-progress inspections; drafting technical graphs and plots to visually explain compiled inspection data.
OR
C. have a combination of post-baccalaureate education in a related field and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

To qualify for an Engineering Technician position at the GS-10 level you must: have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: assisting in evaluating designs and preparing technical drawings in support of an engineering or construction project; investigating project sites to determine the condition of a facility or property and recording observations and technical information; making in-progress inspections; and drafting technical graphs and plots to visually explain compiled inspection data.

To qualify for an Engineering Technician position at the GS-11 level you must: have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: designing and developing technical drawings in support of an engineering project; preparing project plans including overall project scheduling and engineering requirements; investigating project sites to determine the condition of a facility or property and evaluating and recording observations and technical information; preparing project cost and manpower estimates; and developing and presenting briefings on project plans and designs.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position including experience gained in religious civic welfare service and organizational activities regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may but need not begin before receiving an offer.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.