Permanent Reassignment - Engineering Technician, GS0 0802-10 or 11 (50940)

Opening and Closing Dates: 17 November - 09 December 2025

Position Title: Permanent Reassignment - Engineering Technician, GS0 0802-10 or 11 (50940)

Duty Location(s): Mobile, AL

Who May Apply: This position is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY. You must be a GS-10 or 11 to qualify. This is a permanent reassignment, not a promotion

Duties:

The primary purpose of this position is the development of designs of varying scope and complexity for civil, military and support for others projects. Incumbent is a non-supervisory employee with the responsibility for assisting planning, design and construction engineers by acquiring, developing, and converting various engineering and technical data and measurements into forms useable by the engineers, through use of computer aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques. Is considered an authority in the use of and application of electronic data collection and computer aided design and drafting (CADD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) methods and equipment. Applies a technical knowledge of engineering principles, practices, techniques, and methods and such guides as engineering texts, manuals, and files of design reports, and construction plans and specifications. Projects involve the layout, drafting and detailing of architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical and structural drawings, for such projects as shops, dormitories, classroom buildings, hangars, barracks, administrative facilities, power generating plants, simulator support facilities, instruction facilities, wastewater treatment plants, locks and dams, hydropower plants, flood control, and other various facilities located at military installations, civil works project sites, and other locations. As an engineering technician, works with architects and engineers performing assignments by the application and adaptation of architectural and engineering methods, precedents and the use of practical knowledge and judgment gained through experience and training

This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements, to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

Other Requirements:

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position is eligible for situational telework
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget)
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.