ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Incumbent ensures navigability of District waterways, by conducting hydrographic surveys, supporting the unmanned aircraft program, coordinating equipment and vessel maintenance.

Hydrographic Survey Operations - includes the operation of survey vessels using advanced electronic sounding equipment for bathymetric data collection while using a variety of navigation instruments.

Assisting with annual and special reconnaissance and condition surveys of District waterways.

Maintaining Basic UAS Qualification (BUQ) required training and provide system monitoring during UAS missions.

Assist with maintenance on vessels and survey equipment while collaborating with the Navigation Support Branch to create, prioritize, complete, and close Field Equipment Maintenance (FEM) work orders.

Reading and/or interpreting contract plans and specifications to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements for dredging.

Serving as a quality assurance inspector, all while operating various vehicles and boats to fulfill duties effectively.