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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers     Pittsburgh, PA 15222
 Posted 21 days    

Summary About the Position: Serves as the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Manager and Computer Aided Design (CAD) Manager responsible for all BIM/CAD related issues, including technical guidance; quality control of all BIM and CAD products, evaluation and implementation of processes and standards; evaluation of advanced programs, trouble-shooting, procedures and equipment; coordination of training needs, presentation of training courses, budget management, and preparation of operating protocol. Responsibilities Serve as BIM/CAD Manager responsible for standards, development, implementation, budget management, and enforcement. Review all information to ensure compliance with established BIM/CAD standards, criteria, published regulations and overall project requirements along with application of best practices. Develop, organize, and implement BIM/CAD plans, project startup methods, standards, and workflow strategies. Oversee and assist project teams with advanced3D/4D modeling requirements, content creation, and coordination efforts. Provide direction and guidance on the principles, policies, and procedures for utilization of BIM. Provide regular guidance to project teams as it relates to BIM/CAD production. Develop training plans, conduct BIM/CAD training, and support business development efforts. Serve as technical advisor working collaboratively with BIM/CAD Managers regionally and nationally across USACE, in-house, and within Architect-Engineers (A-E) Firms. Responsible for maintaining technical expertise in the use of BIM and CAD software tools such as Revit, Microstation, Civil3D, Navisworks, etc. Troubleshoot and resolve BIM/CAD application issues, and implement new versions of BIM/CAD Software. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 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 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: managing the implementation of a specific type of critical software that is used to generate design documents; experience in managing the Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) processes including implementing new standards, software, leading multi-disciplined teams, providing technical direction and guidance, trouble-shooting, preparation of operating protocol, etc; experience in the integration of BIM and Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) into business, design practices, processes, leading teams in 3D coordination and document development; and a working knowledge of REVIT, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Microstation software. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications Design Modeling and Simulation Technical Competence 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-11). Education Additional Information Relocation/Recruitment/Retention/Student Loan Repayment incentive(s) MAY BE authorized to highly qualified candidate. Must sign a service agreement if incentive(s) is/are authorized. 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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 a Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

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