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: The Fort Randall Project is located in south central South Dakota in a rural area along the Missouri River. The duty station is near Pickstown, SD. The majority of our staff live within 15 miles of the Project office in the communities of Pickstown, Wagner or Lake Andes. Responsibilities Incumbent conducts on-site investigations and inspections in connection with proposed or completed improvements or modifications of mechanical, electrical, or civil features; takes measurements, makes sketches, and assembles pertinent technical data. Coordinates with staff engineers and maintenance personnel to resolve complicated issues. Uses complex Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) applications to revise original contract drawings and provide accurate up-to-date project drawings while ensuring version control and organization of files. Provides technical support, coordination, and assistance to various work groups ensuring equipment and materials are installed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Assures drawings are compatible as the new drawings are prepared and integrated with the old/existing drawings. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is an open-continuous announcement. Referral lists may be requested to fill vacant positions throughout the life of the announcement. Cutoff for receipt of applications will be midnight CST on the date that the referral list is requested. Applications received after the cutoff date, may be considered on future referral lists. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Specialized Experience for GS-07:In-Service Applicant (current or former Federal employee): One year of specialized experience which includes 1). Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawing: AND 2). Experience estimating equipment and materials for various work groups based on direction given. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Outside Applicant (i.e., those without current or prior Federal competitive or excepted service): One year of specialized experience which includes: 1). Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawing: AND 2). Experience estimating equipment and materials for various work groups based on direction given. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience for GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes 1). Experience interpreting and preparing engineering drawings utilizing drafting software based on written or verbal direction; AND 2). Experience researching costs and recommending equipment and materials for various work groups based on information provided. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience for GS-09:In-Service Applicant (current or former Federal employee): One year of specialized experience which includes 1). Experience reading, interpreting, and preparing engineering drawings based on field investigations; AND 2). Experience using complex Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) applications to update drawings based on redlines provided through sketches, as-builts, redlined documents, or verbal descriptions provided by staff engineers or maintenance personnel; AND 3). Experience researching, estimating, recommending, and procuring equipment & materials for various work groups based on personal investigations This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Outside Applicant (i.e., those without current or prior Federal competitive or excepted service) One year of specialized experience which includes: 1). Experience reading, interpreting, and preparing engineering drawings based on field investigations; AND 2). Experience using complex Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) applications to up date drawings based on redlines provided through sketches, as-builts, redlined documents, or verbal descriptions provided by staff engineers or maintenance personnel; AND 3). Experience researching, estimating, recommending, and procuring equipment & materials for various work groups based on personal investigations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Education: Two full years of graduate level education or a master's degree in a field directly related to the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information 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. This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. A Relocation, Recruitment, Student Loan Repayment, Advance in Hire or Advance Leave Accrual incentive may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government.