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Engineering Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Scott Air Force Base, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 76573 - 76573
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
24 October 2026 (8 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Summary
About the Position: Serves as the technical expert within the Agency on individual responsibilities that include the operation development and final product of transportation engineering studies in the areas of traffic engineering and safety seminars.
- Investigate research write and/or edit traffic engineering safety bulletins.
- Extract data from engineering publications (such as handbooks catalogs reports technical and field manuals) for use in a traffic engineering safety publication program.
- Monitor reported progress of traffic engineering studies to ensure valid reporting by contractors.
- Direct and/or conduct transportation engineering studies related to traffic engineering and/or traffic engineering safety seminars.
- Conduct installation site visits to gather preliminary information on traffic (vehicle/pedestrian based) field surveys and/or studies.
- Recommend technical approach to collecting and/or compiling vehicle/pedestrian traffic-related statistical data.
- Management of traffic engineering equipment to include directing the field use in surveys and/or monitoring.
- Compile and/or review engineering field data to establish baseline conditions and/or develop recommendations.
- Coordinate with others to plan work efforts.
- Draft and/or publish traffic (vehicle/pedestrian based) engineering reports and/or traffic engineering/safety publications.
- Present complex engineering material in a classroom and/or briefing environment.
- Brief installation and/or command level staff on recommendations and/or finding of field surveys.
Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
- A background investigation and credit check are required.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
- 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
- Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
- Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
- Military Spouses under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
- Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
- People with Disabilities Schedule A
- Priority Placement Program DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
- Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
- Priority Placement Program DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
- Priority Placement Program DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
- Reinstatement
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
In order to qualify you must meet the specialized 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: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Applying civil engineering or transportation engineering principles to take corrective action on technical problems; 2) Interpreting civil engineering or transportation engineering plans studies and/or specifications; and 3) Oversee contractors ensuring work complies with contract specs for civil engineering or transportation service contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
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.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public making this determination the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- 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 an Engineers and Scientists Career Program position aligned under the Construction Analysis Science Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
- 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.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: 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.
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Required Experience:
IC
