Civil Engineering Technician

$39,576 - $63,733/Yr

Natural Resources Conservation Service - Darlington, WI

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Darlington, WI

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

About the position

The Civil Engineering Technician position within the Department of Agriculture involves providing engineering assistance to landowners, groups, and government units to implement and maintain various conservation practices. The role includes technical support, training, and oversight of engineering projects related to conservation systems, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site technical assistance and training to field personnel in the installation of conservation practices.
• Performs construction inspections on simple and complex structures for conservation systems.
• Performs drafting and other graphical work on a computer-aided drafting system and maintains system equipment and supplies.
• Determines the type, scope, and intensity of field investigations and surveys needed.
• Directs collection of field data and assures adequacy of collected data.
• Designs and supervises the design of complete engineering practices and structures.
• Prepares job sheets and designs, as-built plans, and engineering cost estimates.
• Completes payment requests and referrals pertaining to work completed for cost sharing.
• Documents layout and construction in conservation assistance notes or job diary.
• Selects and applies standard methods of computation for quantities such as concrete, earth fill, and excavation.
• Develops standard drawings on the CAD system.
• Determines engineering training needs for field office personnel and provides training on surveying and engineering equipment.
• Provides instruction in the use of various technical manuals and handbooks.
• Coordinates quality reviews of conservation practices and checks engineering work of field office personnel.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license.
• Specialized experience for GS-05: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4 level or higher, or a combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience for GS-06: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 level or higher, or a combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience for GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6 level or higher, or a combination of education and experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CAD software and drafting techniques.
• Knowledge of conservation practices and engineering principles.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and rough terrain.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to support federal careers.