Engineering Technician, GS-0802-11

Full TimeAK-FORT GREELYYPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Engineering Technician

Job Summary

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority. The chosen candidate will serve as an Engineering Technician supporting the Artic Regions Test Center (ARTC) in the Test Support Division, Ft. Greely, AK*.  Selection of this position will be made at the GS-11 grade level.

*Alaska (other) receives an additional 3.21% COLA that will be added to the final salary.

About the Location:

Fort Greely is in the Delta Junction commuting area; fishing, hunting, camping, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and views of the Northern Lights; bears, moose and caribou; located 95 miles south of Fairbanks. Winter temps of 8 to minus 19°F with extreme lows of minus 30 plus; summer temps 70s/80s and 21 hours of daylight.

Job Responsibilities

As an Engineering Technician you will:

  • Serves as the organizational specialist on application of Computer Aided Manufacturing/Computer Numerically Controlled (CAM/CNC) methods and processes in the production of complex test components. Completed work includes standard and proto-type products for combat vehicles, assemblies, and other defense items.
  • Applies principles of integrated CAD/CAM processes in preparing programs for a variety of CNC Machines.
  • Analyzes engineering drawings to determine the feasibility of fabricating a part entirely or partially.
  • Sketches tool designs or determines the specifications for special tools to be utilized, procured, or produced.
  • Prepares drawings and operator instructions showing machine and tool holder setup and providing information which will be used to change cutters, to reposition table or work, and to check operations while the machine is in motion to prevent obvious errors in cutting. 
  • Performs metal fabrication with a variety of forming, bending, and cutting equipment to produce needed test items and products.

 

Job Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. 

 

See OPM Requirements for Technical and Medical Support Positions: Group Standard Link. 

 

And 

 

Individual Occupational Requirements for 0802 – Engineering Technical Series: Individual Standards Link

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Design
  • Manufacturing
  • Metal Processing and Metalworking
  • Tool Making
  • Teamwork

YOUR RESUME: 

 

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support and highlight the specialized experience described in this announcement. 

For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week, the dates of employment of the positions you worked that correspond to the experience stated in your resume, (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present/experience) for each position listed. If your resume does not contain this information per position and experience, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. 

 

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content such as social media links, political or fraternity associations, it will not be used to make qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.

For additional information see: What to see in your resume https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/.

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
  • Required to obtain/maintain a government motor vehicle license.
  • Required to obtain and maintain Overhead Crane and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) certifications.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL, with tanker, and doubles endorsement, for fuel, water and heavy transport incorporating jeeps and dollies.
  • Requires lifting of light to moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds (23 kilograms).
  • This is a drug and alcohol testing designated position and subject to random drug and alcohol testing on an unannounced basis under the Expanded Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Civilian Drug Testing Program.
  • Pre-employment and annual Physical Exam are required for this position

    "Working Conditions: Performance of duties includes extended periods of outdoor work in extreme natural COLD, TROPIC, and DESERT environments. Work takes place at remote/isolated locations in temperatures ranging from -70°F to 140°F and includes high winds, high humidity, torrential rain, fog, snow, ice, blizzard conditions, and dust/sandstorms. Exposure to potentially harmful plants, animals, and insects which occur naturally in these environments is possible."

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • This announcement uses the direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • 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 at the OPM website.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Incentives may be authorized (Relocation/Recruitment/Superior Qualifications).
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
  • ATEC’s recruitment, hiring, and promotion programs are conducted in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulatory guidelines which ensure the protections and equal consideration of all members and applicants.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel