Engineering Technician (Drafting)

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As an Engineering Tech (Drafting), GS-0802-7/8/9, you will develop and maintain CADD drawings/as-builts, manage document storage systems, conduct GPS/Total Station surveys, plot data to generate 3D terrain models, and monitor geotechnical instrumentation for dams and civil works.

Duties

• Develops, updates, and maintains mechanical, electrical, and civil CADD/MicroStation drawings from on-site inspections, rough sketches, and redlines.
• Research, recreates, and updates historical and as-built project drawings; performs field verifications to reconcile discrepancies with physical structures.
• Conducts topographic, boundary, and dam-monitoring surveys using GPS and Total Station equipment; processes field data to create accurate maps, 3D Terrain Models, and drawings.
• Maintains and organizes paper and electronic files into databases for drawings, specifications, and other technical data.
• Collects readings on geotechnical and structural instrumentation to monitor the stability and performance of dams, levees, and hydraulic structures.
• Collects, analyzes, and formats field data and water measurements into electronic reports to support engineering evaluations and project design modifications.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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-07: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software (such as Bentley MicroStation or AutoCAD) to produce, modify, or maintain technical drawings; AND assisting with field investigations, taking physical measurements, or collecting basic field survey/instrumentation data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). GS-08: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing CADD software (such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, or similar applications) to develop, modify, or update civil, mechanical, electrical, or architectural drawings from rough sketches, redlines, or field notes; AND performing routine field data collection, conducting basic surveying, or gathering structural/environmental monitoring measurements; AND maintaining and updating paper and electronic file databases. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes developing, revising, and maintaining detailed engineering drawings, maps, or as-builts using CADD software (such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, or similar applications) based on field investigations, redlines, or project specifications; AND conducting topographic, boundary, or construction surveys using GPS, Total Station, or conventional surveying equipment and processing raw data into drawings OR operating, testing, or recording data from field instrumentation used to evaluate the condition, settlement, or stability of civil structures, earthworks, foundations, or infrastructure; AND maintaining and updating paper and electronic file databases. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). 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.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/22/2026 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13055653). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.