Job Listing: Engineering Technician GS-802-5/6/7 (MA008T)

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 1 vacancy - Martin, SD (Bennett Co.) Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every
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The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of
Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal
health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The IHS
provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for
American Indians and Alaska Natives with opportunity for maximum
tribal involvement in developing and managing programs to meet their
health needs.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service
(IHS), Aberdeen Area, Office of Enviromental Health & Engineering,
Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction, Martin, South Dakota.

POSITION DETAILS:

Merit Promotion Position: Yes
Travel Required: Yes--Daily & Occasional Over-nights
Supervisory/Managerial Position: No
Relocation Expenses Paid: Travel MAY be paid provided all
legal and regulatory requirements and travel regulations are met.
Is position covered by PL 101-630? No
Is drug testing required? No
Is government housing available? No


In order to be considered for this position, you
must follow the instructions listed on the "How to Apply" tab. This
vacancy requires that you submit responses to a questionnaire. If
you do not submit this information by the closing date of the
announcement, you will not be considered. Please check "How to
Apply" before clicking "Apply Online" below.

The Indian Health Service is required by law to give
absolute preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who
are qualified and suitable for Federal employment. The Indian
Health Service (IHS) by law is committed to affording employment
preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates who meet
the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment
to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS
policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3.
In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.

Major Duties

The purpose of this position is to assist in the project
development, design, construction, as-built development, and project
training of individual and community water supply, wastewater
disposal, and solid waste disposal facilities. Using all standard
drafting instruments including AUTOCAD and civil engineering design
software, incumbent is responsible for preparing detailed drawings
related to an assigned project covering construction, alteration,
and additions to building, structures, water and sewage lines,
sewage treatment facilities, water treatment and storage
facilities. Uses field notes, sketches, record drawings, survey
data and other pertinent reference materials. Imports and reduces
field data from the electronic notebook for use in developing plans
and specifications. The incumbent inspects on going construction
work and coordinates construction staking to include designating
locations for trenches, excavations, and facilities in accordance
with plans and specifications. The incumbent may be assigned
projects, which include construction of individual septic tank-
absorption field systems; well drilling; pump installations; and
construction of water and/or sewer mains, water and/or sewer service
lines, sewage lagoons, water storage reservoirs, water treatment
facilities, and pump houses. The incumbent performs field
investigations of proposed project home site locations to gather
information for planning sanitation facilities construction. The
incumbent makes recommendations to the Project Engineers on
questions of variations between plans and specifications,
construction methods and practices, acceptability of workmanship and
material, and compliance with safety practices and regulations. The
incumbent uses a transit, level, total station or GPS equipment with
data recorder to establish horizontal and vertical control points,
lines, and grades; take cross sections of excavations, borrow areas,
and completed fill areas; and set grade lines for earthwork
construction. The incumbent performs preliminary construction
surveys for sanitation facilities using approved land surveying
practices and is responsible for the accuracy and the completeness
of all surveying work assigned. The incumbent performs mathematical
computations utilizing surveying notes to plot and draft traverse
and topographic surveys. Maintains records on homeowners'
applications and facilities. These records are computerized in an
ACCESS format. Acts as a contact for homeowner questions about
qualifications, application status, and construction status.
Prepares individual site construction plans from field data gathered
by the incumbent or others. Performs other related duties as
assigned.

How to Apply

You must begin the application process online at USAJOBS. Submitting
your USAJOBS resume and responses to the vacancy questions online is
mandatory to be considered for this vacancy announcement.
First, read this entire vacancy announcement. While reading the
announcement carefully, take note of any qualifications, rating
factors, job-related questions or specific duties that are listed.
Next, login to MYUSAJOBS and
edit your existing resume or create a new resume to highlight the
skills and experiences you have that relate to THIS SPECIFIC
VACANCY.
Once you've crafted a vacancy-specific resume, return to the
announcement and select "Apply Online." Select your vacancy-specific
resume and submit it for consideration by clicking "Apply to this
position now!" This will then take you to the IHS HHS Careers system
to answer the core questions and job specific questions.
Once you have completed the online questionnaire, you may return to
USAJOBS. However, your application may not be complete. Make sure
you submit any supporting documentation (see below) before midnight
Eastern Time on the closing date.
PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of
this position within the Commissioned Corps must apply online to
this announcement.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please contact Alice LaFontaine
at (605) 226-7213. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation
will be made on a case-by-case basis.


Required Documents:
You must provide the required information during the on-line
application process and fax all supporting documents to the fax
number listed (please state the vacancy announcement number on your
supporting documents); if any of the following are missing when the
announcement closes we will deem your application incomplete:
1. Resume complete in USAJOBS
2. Responses to Core Questions
3. Responses to Vacancy specific questions
4. Applicable Supporting Documentation
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
Supporting documentation requested to complete the application
process
1. Resume - to be entered during on-line application process.
2. If claiming Indian Preference, you must submit the BIA Form
4432 "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in BIA and
IHS".
3. If claiming Veteran's Preference, include a copy of DD-214 Form,
and SF-15 if claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference.
4. Copy of latest Personnel Action (SF-50), if a current or former
Federal employee, and/or if requesting Reinstatement Eligibility.
5. Transcripts must be provided if substituting education for
experience and/or if the position has a positive education
requirement.
6. OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment
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Contact Information:
Troy Bad Moccasin

Phone: 605-226-7553

Fax: 605-226-7668

TDD: 301-443-6394

Email: troybadmoccasin@ihs.gov


Or write:
Department of Health and Human Services - IHS
Division of Personnel Management
Federal Building, Room 309
Aberdeen, SD 57401

Fax: 605-226-7668


What To Expect Next:
Once the job announcement closes, we will evaluate applications to
determine qualifications and ranking. The most highly qualified
candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further
consideration. You will be notified of the outcome by e-mail.

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