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: Independently conducts surveys of the district's navigation channels to locate shoaling channel deficiencies, sunken vessels or obstructions that may interfere with use of the waterway. Directs the use of equipment, vessels, and personnel to gather information on channel conditions.

Conduct hydrographic surveys, performing a variety of duties required to survey channels, harbors, rivers, and adjacent features.

Employee utilizes highly technical, state of the art computerized survey equipment situated on trailer-able survey boats, and ocean-going survey vessels up to 65 feet in length.

Investigates channel conditions and underwater channel obstructions and provides reports on conditions and impact to navigation.

Operates a gasoline powered motorboat up to 26 feet in length, engaged in making hydrographic and reconnaissance surveys, channel condition inspections, and pre and post dredging surveys.