Engineering Technician (Civil)

📍 New Orleans, Louisiana · 🏛 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · 💰 $40,736–$80,243 per year · 🎓 GS 5–9 · 🧭 Engineering Technical (0802) · ⏳ Closes Nov 17, 2026 · 6 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 11, 2026
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Job details at a glance

AgencyU.S. Army Corps of Engineers
DepartmentDepartment of the Army
LocationNew Orleans, Louisiana
Salary$40,736–$80,243 per year
GradeGS 5–9
ScheduleFull-time
Occupation seriesEngineering Technical (0802)
Openings1
Hiring pathsOpen to the public
PostedNov 11, 2026
Application deadlineNov 17, 2026
Telework eligibleYes
Remote jobNo
Security clearanceNot Required
Relocation expenses reimbursedNo
Promotion potential9
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About this job

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Provides technical support of an office engineering nature in connection with the construction of various civil engineering projects include freshwater distribution works, flood control structures and navigation features.

Duties

Verifies that quantities, unit prices, and payment requests are consistent with contract plans, specifications, and authorized modifications.

Reviews field data, plans, and specifications to determine the scope and technical impacts of proposed contract changes.

Evaluates cost, labor, material, equipment, mobilization, and schedule implications associated with proposed changes.

Develops preliminary equitable-adjustment recommendations and drafts contract change orders for Government review.

Analyzes contractor change proposals and prepares contract modifications, including recommended time extensions, for Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative action.

Prepares technical correspondence recommending approval, conditional approval, return for correction, or rejection of proposed materials and equipment.

Maintains complete submittal registers, review records, and office-engineering files to monitor required submissions and final disposition.

Compiles and verifies contractor network-analysis and schedule data, including activity durations, sequencing, and milestone dates.

Analyzes schedule updates to identify impacts to critical activities, contract start and completion dates, and time-cost tradeoffs.

Advises the supervisor on schedule-related risks and impacts to contract administration, modifications, and project completion.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. GS-5 Specialized Experience: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service which includes two of the following: 1) Assisting with the collection and organization of field measurements, inspection reports, and other data used to document completed construction work; 2) Comparing basic construction drawings, specifications, and material information to identify missing, inconsistent, or incomplete information for higher-level review; OR 3) Maintaining organized project files, including records for contractor payments, material submittals, drawings, and construction correspondence. Specialized experience can be for either an academic setting or on-the-job, including internships. (Must be clearly documented in resume to be referred to selection panel). OR B. Successfully completed a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering. Experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some education leading to a bachelor's degree but less than required in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) GS-6 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level, or equivalent, which includes two of the following: 1) Calculating routine quantities of completed construction work and preparing supporting worksheets for progress or payment estimates; 2) Reviewing straightforward shop drawings or material submittals for completeness and apparent consistency with construction drawings and specifications; OR 3) Gathering and organizing cost, schedule, and field-condition information to support proposed construction changes or schedule updates. GS-7 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 grade level, or equivalent, which includes two of the following: 1) Performing basic calculations, civil engineering measurements, or routine technical drafting using CAD software; OR 2) Conducting elementary site inspections of construction projects to observe compliance with design plans and specifications; OR 3) Assisting senior engineers in gathering, compiling, and recording technical field data, material logs, or daily progress reports. GS-8 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level, or equivalent, which includes two of the following: 1) Developing payment estimates for varied construction work by reconciling field measurements, inspection records, contract requirements, and contractor-provided information; 2) Preparing technical documentation for proposed contract changes by evaluating labor, materials, equipment, cost, and time impacts; OR 3) Reviewing technical submittals and construction-schedule updates to identify contract-compliance concerns, incomplete information, or potential effects on project completion. GS-9 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-8 grade level, or equivalent, which includes two of the following: 1) Verifying quantities and preparing progress or final payment estimates for multiple types of construction work using field documentation, contract drawings, specifications, and authorized changes; 2) Evaluating contractor proposals for construction changes and preparing recommendations addressing scope, cost, and time requirements; OR 3) Analyzing construction schedules and technical submittals to identify project risks, recommend corrective actions, and support resolution of issues with contractors and project stakeholders.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/17/2026 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13113094). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

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Required documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements. As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume. 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

What to expect next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Other 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 interest. In 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. The use of illegal drugs by Federal employees, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service. The legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana by some states has no impact on Federal law. The use and/or possession of marijuana remains illegal for Federal employees. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Additional selections may be made from this announcement. 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 a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Non-Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this Engineering Technician (Civil) job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $40,736–$80,243 per year (GS 5–9).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 17, 2026 — 6 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in New Orleans, Louisiana with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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