Engineering Technician (Materials), GS-0802-11 (96163)

Knoxville, TNGreat Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Nashville District96163
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Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Nashville District

Locations (City, State)

Knoxville, TN

Position Overview/Duties

  • WHO MAY APPLY:  All interested USACE employees on a permanent appointment that qualify for a temporary detail, reassignment or temporary promotion are encouraged to apply.  If applying as a Temporary Promotion candidate, you must meet OPM Time in Grade (TIG) restrictions.  The servicing CPAC HR Specialist will confirm eligibilities and qualifications PRIOR to placement in the position.
  • Duties:
    • Quality Assurance Inspections: Conducts regular inspections of construction sites to ensure work adheres to contract plans, specifications, and acceptable construction practices. Monitors contractor safety compliance.
    • Plan & Specification Review/Mix Design: Reviews contract documents to determine material requirements. Evaluates aggregate sources, develops concrete mix designs, and oversees concrete cylinder testing to ensure strength and durability. Inspects batch plants for safety and accuracy.
    • Technical Advisor: Provides expert advice to the Resident Engineer on concrete, soil, and asphalt issues. Recommends adjustments to mixes and acceptance/rejection of materials, escalating controversial matters to supervisors. Enforces compliance with approved mix designs and specifications.
    • Material Testing: Performs and/or monitors a wide range of laboratory tests on construction materials, including soils, concrete, grout, asphalt, and aggregates.
    • Material Compliance & Deficiency Reporting: Ensures all materials meet contract requirements through testing. Collaborates with the Resident Engineer and contractor on testing procedures and corrective actions. Documents deficiencies and unsafe procedures.
    • Recommends adjustments to concrete and asphalt mixes based on observations and test results to improve workability, strength, and placement.

Other Conditions and Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications: In order to qualify for this position, you must currently hold a GS-11 or have previously held a GS-11 for 52 weeks as prescribed by OPM and meet OPM qualification standards for occupational series 0809.
  • Occupational Requirements:

  • Position Requires a Level 1 ACI certification

    Interested employees must notify their supervisor and obtain approval before applying for consideration.

  • This position is announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Eligible applicants are current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility for placement in this position. VIOP is used exclusively for noncompetitive placements, including voluntary reassignments, voluntary changes to a lower grade, and details. Temporary or term employees, as well as Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE, are not eligible for consideration through VIOP.

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.

· Direct deposit of pay is required.

· 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.

· This position requires the following training/certifications prior to employment or within a specified period of time after appointment.

  • How to Apply:  If interested, please submit the following attachments with the subject line: “Candidate:  Engineering Technician (Materials), GS-0802- (Applicable Grade level applying to): Last Name, First Name” to Nichelle.d.mcfarlin@usace.army.mil:
    • Resume of your work experience (Please be sure to address specialized experience, include approximate start and end dates (mm/yyyy) of employment, title, occupational series and grade, supervisor’s names and telephone numbers)
    • Copy of Transcripts (Unofficial copy acceptable if it shows conference of a degree and completed course work)
    • Copy of your most recent performance appraisal 
    • Copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50)
    • Brief Statement of Interest

    • Proof of current supervisor approval

       

  • If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Eric Pagoria at eric.j.pagoria@usace.army.mil. 

     

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.