ENGINEERING TECHNICAN

Summary

You will serve as a ENGINEERING TECHNICAN Two positions located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, Design and Contract Admin Group, located in PROVO,UTAH OR Facility O&M Group located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM.

Duties

• At the full performance level the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Perform difficult but precedented technical engineering evaluation and analysis assignments or analyze segments of broader issues or problems. Analyze the issues and project objectives and make adjustments to standard procedures or operations based on situations and conditions encountered in the field or during the study. Gather data for evaluation from a variety of sources, including databases, field notes, maps, land classification resources, environmental analyses, geotechnical reports, design charrettes, laboratory reports, and reports. Conduct design surveys and/or field site visits to collect samples and data. Prepare original drawings and preliminary layouts, as well as update and revision to drawings, including final as-built drawings. Review drawings, the basis for the design, and the design analysis for conformance with established engineering standards and criteria and the project requirements. Install tests, calibrate, troubleshoot, operate, and maintain instrumentation and equipment associated with engineering and architecture projects and activities, including scientific data collection. Conduct inspections and assessments that involve a wide variety of test and inspectiontechniques. Identify and make recommendations for correcting deficiencies. Draft technical documentation for assigned technical engineering work assignments and review documentation of lower graded technicians. Serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)/Grants Officer's Technical Representative (GOTR)/Awarding Official Technical Representative (AOTR) and/or assist the COR/GOTR/AOTR in working with the Contracting Officer/Grants Officer/ A warding Official to implement and administer a variety of assigned contracts. Provide administrative support in connection with regulatory program oversight. Use databases to maintain engineering data and records. Participate in the development, maintenance, and/or operation of engineering data collection andstorage systems. Salary Range Information (Per Annum): GS-07: 51,007 - 66,311 GS-08: 56,488 - 73,432 GS-09: 62,392 - 81,114 Provo, UT: GS-07: 50,460 - 65,599 GS-08: 55,882 - 72,644 GS-09: 61,722 - 80,243 Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/14/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. All candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: To qualify at the GS-07, your resume must reflect one year of full time experience equivalent to the GS-06 level: 1) utilizing computer aided drafting (CAD) software, 2) experience in surveying and 3) construction cost estimating of materials for projects; OR Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education directly related to the work of the Engineering Technician such as, engineering, construction, industrial technology; OR A combination of specialized experience and education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify at the GS-08, your resume must reflect one year of full time experience equivalent to the GS-07 level performing: 1) creating packages and drawing sets utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software with accuracy and attention to detail; 2) surveying and construction cost estimating of materials and 3) inspecting contractors work. To qualify at the GS-09, your resume must reflect one year of full time experience equivalent to the GS-08level in federal service: 1) creating packages and drawing sets utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software with accuracy and attention to detail; 2) surveying and construction cost estimating of materials, 3) conducting field inspections to ensure contractor work meets requirements and standards and documenting findings; and 4) Preparing change orders, modifications, or technical review of claims, and preparing cost estimates; OR Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education directly related to the work of the Engineering Technician such as, engineering, construction, industrial technology; OR A combination of specialized experience and education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To receive consideration, your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/14/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement to receive consideration. You must provide documentation to support your eligibility and qualification claims. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibility sections to ensure you submit the appropriate information. You will only be considered for eligibilities for which you have provided the required supporting documentation. Applications may be submitted through USAJOBS or through other authorized methods identified by the agency (e.g., third-party platforms or local outreach efforts) to support targeted recruitment under this authority. Applicants submitting materials outside of USAJOBS must: Submit a complete application package by the 09/14/2026 of this announcement, and Ensure all materials are formatted and consistent with the application instructions outlined in this announcement, including resume requirements and supporting documentation. All applications, regardless of submission method, will be evaluated using the same criteria and requirements to ensure a fair and equitable hiring process. Applications received after the closing date, or that do not meet the requirements outlined in this announcement, will not be considered. USAJOBS Application Instructions Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account. Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application." Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application" To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13044593 Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS. Select documents you want included in this application. Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed. Select if you want to include your demographic information. After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site." Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application. Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown. Upload any missing required documents or optional documents. Review and Submit Application. While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position. You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement. To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job. Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.