Engineering Technician (Civil)
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Jefferson, OH - USA
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Job Summary
You will serve as a Engineering Technician (Civil) with Bureau of Safety and Environmental this position you will assist the Chief of the Office of Structural and Technical Support and the engineering staff in regulating the Gulf of America Region (GOAR) offshore platforms and to ensure the efficient and timely gathering processing and review of industry supplied data.
BSEE/BOEM Wide - This is a Merit Promotion announcement for career and career conditional BSEE/BOEM employees Career Transition eligibles (CTAP) and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed above. Refer to Required Documents section for more information.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
1. Monitoring and/or uploading all applications requests reports and notifications associated with GOMR off shore platforms for the Technical Information Management System (TIMS) National Consolidated Information System (NCIS) and TIMSWeb databases.2. Identifying reported damage insufficient cathodic protection levels and/or anything else as instructed by OSTS staff that needs to be flagged for a required action.
3. Conducting reviews of all operator submitted OSTS permits and reports for completeness of all regulatory requirements (all attachments costs recovery fees etc.) and other policies.
4. Answering questions and providing guidance on regulatory and procedural issues involving acceptable completion and submittal of required reporting structural permitting and/or any other OSTS queries.
5. Responsible for issuing tracking and closing out Incidence of Non-compliance (INCs) notifications through the NCIS and TIMSWeb systems.
Salary Range Information (Per Annum): $61722 (Step 1) - $80243 (Step 10)
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary or 2 year trial period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
This probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.QualificationsAll qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 10/05/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Specialized Experience:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following:detailed database queries managing applications and reports within technical information management systemsand/or focusing on accuracy and compliance with established standards AND
engineering teams by reviewing technical documents including engineering reports and/or inspection surveys AND
submittals and reports to identify issues with regulatory requirements and policies and/or verify completeness of all necessary documents and fees AND
to inquiries related to regulatory and procedural issues and/or providing guidance on report submissions and permitting processes.OR
Education: Successful completion of at least two full years (36 semester hours) of graduate level education leading to a masters or a completed masters degree in an appropriate field of study such as engineering engineering or industrial technology construction physics drafting surveying physical science or mathematics.
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Combination: An equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level education as described above when combined equal 100% of the total requirement.
Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
EducationYou must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name school name grades credit hours earned major(s) grade point average or class ranking and date the degree was conferred if applicable. A typed list of courses grades semester/quarter hours GPA etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated visit: informationAdditional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
All DOI employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here DOI Ethics Prohibitions U.S. Department of the Interior.
The duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
