Job Listing: Engineering Technician, GS-802-11/12

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 1 vacancy - Columbus Metro Area, OH You can do that here! Whatever your area of
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move between GSA offices as you further your
career.
Enjoy generous benefits (rarely found in
corporate America), a family-friendly/employee-
centric workplace and rewarding work.
Location: Great Lakes Region, Public Building Service,
Columbus, OH

For answers to general questions regarding
Federal employment, appointment authorities,
etc., please link to www.usajobs.opm.gov and view
the FAQs (frequently asked questions).
CONCURRENT MERIT PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT: This
vacancy is also being announced as Vacancy
Announcement Number 0805043COMP under Merit
Promotion regulations. Please review that
announcement to see if you are eligible for
consideration under Merit Promotion Procedures.
Note: Applicants must apply separately for each
announcement in order to be considered under both
procedures.

Major Duties

As an Engineering Technician, is responsible for performing a wide
variety of technical duties necessary for the management of on-site
construction, renovation and repair projects. These duties require
implementation of complex planning techniques and considerations in
meeting client needs, and in effecting the actions necessary to
ensure the successful and timely completion of projects. At this
grade level, projects assigned typically include highly specialized
new construction, conversion or alteration projects ranging in value
up to several million dollars, and involve an analysis of
construction work in facilities which usually contain complex
equipment including highly sophisticated vertical transportation,
energy and communication systems.

Project Management
Operates as a project/transaction management specialist, performing
a wide variety of project/transaction management activities in
collaboration with and in support to customers. Oversees and
authorizes the execution of solutions to customer needs, including
prioritizing resources, providing information or assistance,
resolving their problems, or managing their expectations during the
implementation of agreed upon solutions.

Integrates technical knowledge with customer needs to arrive at
project/transaction management solutions that meet customer business
needs. Provides comprehensive information about space, facilities
options and/or other GSA products and/or services relative to
delivery for assigned projects as promised.

Project Technical Services
Operates as a technical specialist, working in collaboration with
and in support to customers, proactively translating customer
requirements into technical options and solutions, resulting in
technical projects to address evolving customer workplace needs.
Analyzes and monitors impact on building systems and equipment to
determine facility capability in meeting customer needs. Prepares,
reviews and/or considers lifecycle condition analysis and similar
assessments and from those findings, integrates and quantifies
requirements into a scope of work for the project.

Reviews drawings and specifications, analyzing construction methods
and techniques, for Federal office buildings and courthouses
incorporating complex design features, unusual building materials
and advanced building techniques.

Reviews project plans and specifications to determine practicality
from a construction standpoint. Advises appropriate employees of
proper method and manner of specifying and designing the desired
construction. Advises designer of proper construction procedures
for complex construction procedures.

Evaluates cost estimates to determine if costs are fair and
reasonable and that all proposed work is in accordance with the
scope of work requested.

Contract Administration & Management

Reviews and evaluates a wide range of contractor submittals
including drawings, samples, certificates of compliance, laboratory
analyses, paint certifications, material proposals and other data.
Determines compliance or noncompliance for such submittals and
accepts or rejects them on behalf of the US Government.

Manages all phases of assigned projects as the work progresses. As
the Contracting Officer Technical Representative on PBS contracts,
approves technical contract changes or modifications needed.
Oversees contractor performance.

As needed, observes and investigates construction at all stages for
compliance with plans and specifications; interprets plans and
specifications; and confers with contractors to resolve differences.

How to Apply

REGISTRATION/APPLICATION DEADLINES
You MUST complete the following steps to apply
for this announcement. Your application will be
considered incomplete and will not be considered
if all required information is not received
before midnight Eastern Time on the closing date
of this announcement.
1. REGISTRATION. (This is different than OPM's
USAjobs system or other Federal agencies that may
be using a QuickHire system). Fill out an
Applicant Profile, providing personal and work
history information, including a resume. Resumes
may be typed directly into the system, or can be
copied and pasted into the system from a word
processing program. At the end of the
registration process, you will be asked to fax
supplemental documentation. Review the "Required
Documents" section of this announcement carefully
to determine which documents are needed to
support your application for this vacancy
announcement. Information and documentation
submitted during registration is stored in our
database so you can update it as necessary. You
can register without applying for a job vacancy,
but you cannot apply for a vacancy unless you
have registered including posting a resume. You
can access the registration page at
https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/gsa.exe or
click on the Apply On-Line button at the bottom
of the on-line vacancy announcement.
2. ANSWER THE VACANCY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS: Read
the announcement carefully. We recommend that
you view the vacancy questions prior to
applying. You may print the questions.
Generally, you must respond to all of the vacancy
questions before you can submit your application.
You can save your responses anytime during the
application process. However, you must click on
the FINISH button at the end of the questionnaire
for your application to be submitted for
consideration. You will then receive an online
message stating that your application has been
successfully transmitted.
3. SUBMIT THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS:
A complete listing of the material that must be
submitted to the HR office is provided in
the "Required Documents" section of this
announcement. Review this section for
information on which documents are applicable to
you and how to submit. Most of these documents
will be requested and must be submitted during
the Registration Process, and will become a part
of your permanent applicant profile record.
Other documents, which are vacancy specific, may
be requested upon completion of the online
Vacancy Questionnaire.
If it is not possible for you to apply on line or
fax any supplemental documentation, a
representative of the HR Office (listed on the
announcement) will provide assistance to ensure
that your application is submitted by the closing
date. However, you must contact the HR Office
prior to the closing date of the announcement
during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
and speak to someone who can provide assistance.
E-mailing the GSAjobs mailbox is not sufficient.
If the HR Office determines that it is not
possible for you to submit an on-line application
and/or fax your supplemental documentation, you
will be given instructions on how to proceed at
that time. Paper application packages submitted
without prior HR approval will not be considered.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GSA provides
reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application or
hiring process, please notify the HR office
immediately. The decision on granting reasonable
accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.


Required Documents:
GSA Associates:
GSA associates who currently hold a position in
the Great Lakes Region are not required to submit an SF-50,
Notification of Personnel Action. All other GSA
associates MUST submit a copy of their latest SF-
50, Notification of Personnel Action. This SF-50
must show current position title, series, grade,
and career tenure. Generally, SF-50's for awards
do not contain this information.
Federal employees:
Federal employees applying for transfer MUST
submit a copy of their latest SF-50, Notification
of Personnel Action, or similar agency form which
shows current position, title, series, grade, and
career tenure. Generally, SF-50's for awards do
not contain this information.
Reinstatement Applicants:
Submit a copy of the latest SF-50, Notification
of Personnel Action, or similar agency form that
shows the position, title, series, grade, and
career tenure that entitles you to reinstatement
consideration.
CTAP/ICTAP Candidates:
Applicants claiming either CTAP or ICTAP
eligibility must submit proof that they meet the
requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5
CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of
the agency notice; their most recent Performance
Rating; and their most recent SF-50, Notification
of Personnel Action (or similar agency form)
indicating current position, grade level, and
duty station. Please visit the following website
for more information on CTAP/ICTAP eligibility
requirements: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.htm
VEOA Candidates:
If you are applying under the Veteran's
Employment Opportunity Act, you MUST submit a
copy of your DD214 that shows the type of
discharge and, if applicable, a copy of SF-15
with the requested supporting documentation or
other proof of veteran's preference.
VRA Candidates
If you are applying under the Veterans
Recruitment Appointment, you MUST provide a copy
of your DD214, and if applicable, a copy of SF-15
with the requested supporting documentation or
other proof of veteran's preference.
30% or more Disabled Veterans
You MUST submit a DD-214, and a copy of SF-15
with requested supporting documentation.
Further information for veterans is available in
the Vet's Guide that can be found at OPM's
website
http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetsinfo.a
sp. Failure to provide the required
documentation may result in your not being
considered for the vacancy.
Severely Disabled Applicants:
Applicants who have a severe physical, cognitive
or emotional disability; have a history of having
such disabilities; or who are perceived as having
such disabilities may be eligible for non-
competitive appointment. You MUST submit a
certification statement from either the State
Vocational Rehabilitation Office or Department of
Veterans Affairs rehabilitation counselor to be
considered under this authority.
Applicants applying under a special appointment
authority not listed above:
Applicants applying under a Special Appointment
Authority are responsible for submitting proof of
eligibility for appointment. Information may be
obtained at the following Office of Personnel
Management web site http://www.usajobs.opm.gov.
Read the following instructions carefully. If
you fail to submit the applicable supplemental
application material, you will not be considered
for this vacancy. All Supplemental Application
Material must be received at the appropriate fax
number by midnight Eastern Time on the closing
date of the vacancy. No exceptions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING SUPPLEMENTAL
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
When you complete the GSAjobs registration
process, you will be directed to a "Generate Auto-
Requested Fax Cover Sheets" page. If you've
already registered in the past, simply return to
the GSAjobs registration page at
https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/gsa.exe,
select the "Generate Fax Cover Sheets" option and
click Next. Review the instructions carefully to
determine if any of the documents listed are
applicable to you and follow the instructions on
the page to print cover sheets and fax in the
documents to the fax number on the cover sheet.
If any other documents (not listed on this page)
are required by the vacancy announcement for
which you are applying, another "Generate Auto-
Requested Fax Cover Sheets" page will appear upon
completion of the on-line vacancy questionnaire.
Again, follow instructions on the page to print
cover sheets and fax in documents which apply to
you. You must fax the appropriate cover sheet
and a legible copy of the corresponding document
to the fax number given on that cover sheet.
Since the fax number may be different from one
cover sheet to the next, please be sure to fax
the cover sheet and corresponding document to the
phone number listed. Each document must be faxed
separately, in separate phone/fax calls, as each
cover sheet includes a unique identification
number, which ensures your document is processed
correctly.
Upon successful transmission of each faxed
document, the fax machine should generate a
confirmation sheet which will show the phone
number to which the document was faxed, the date
and time received, and the number of pages
successfully transmitted. You will also receive
an automated email from GSAjobs confirming that
the fax was received. You should keep these
documents as a part of your application
records.
If you wish to make any changes to your
supplemental documents you can refax by using the
original cover sheet or printing a new one and
faxing to the phone number provided. Only the
most recently faxed version of each document(s)
will be maintained by the system. So, if you
have additions or changes, please be sure to fax
in the complete document.
If you have any questions regarding the status of
your required supplemental application documents,
you can check your status and print additional
fax coversheets at any time by returning to the
GSAjobs registration page
(https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/gsa.exe).
Once you've entered your login information, just
select the "Generate Fax Cover Sheets" option and
you will see a list of all vacancies to which
you've applied, as well as the documents
requested for each vacancy. From this screen you
can select and print fax cover sheets and/or see
the status (including date received) of all
requested documents.
If you do not have access to a fax machine,
please contact the Human Resources office listed
below to make other arrangements. If you submit
supplemental documentation in any other manner
without prior approval from the agency point of
contact, your application will be deemed
incomplete and will be removed from consideration.
General Services Administration
Human Resources - 5ADH, Room 3730
230 South Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60604
Attn: Chris O'Brien
(Phone) 312-353-5549
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: SF 50 if Federal employee, DD 214 if served in
the military, SF 15 if claiming veterans' preference.


Contact Information:
Christine O'Brien

Phone: 312-353-5549

Fax: 000-000-0000

TDD: 800-877-8339

Email: chris.obrien@gsa.gov


Or write:
General Services Administration
General Services Administration
Human Resources (5ADH)
Chicago, IL 60604

Fax: 000-000-0000


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received, an
evaluation of your qualifications will be
conducted to determine your ranking. The most
highly qualified candidates will be referred to
the hiring manager for further consideration and
possible interview. You will be notified of the
outcome.
Applicants may also check the status of their
application on-line 24 hours a day through
GSAjobs.
To check your application status:
1. Follow this link to the GSAjobs log-in site:
https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/gsa.exe
2. Fill in your QuickHire ID or E-mail address
and password and select the "View My Application
Status" option.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the web page and
click on "Next"
4. You will now see a complete list of all
vacancies you have applied to and the current
status of your application for each vacancy.
If you have questions about your rating please
submit your question in writing via e-mail or
USPS mail to the contact listed in this
announcement.