Engineering Technician

Created at: October 18, 2025 00:27

Company: Indian Health Service

Location: Bemidji, MN, 56601

Job Description:

This position is that of Engineering Technician, Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction for the Bemidji Area Office, with possible locations in Bemidji, MN, Duluth, MN, Rhinelander, WI and Sault Ste. Marie, MI. This position reports to the Director of Division of Environmental Health Services or designee. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education and Training: For positions at GS-3 (or equivalent): Successful completion of l year of post-secondary study that included at least 6 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least 6 months of General Experience. GS-03: One year above high school with courses related to the occupation OR 6 months of General Experience. General Experience Defined: (l) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Construction inspection of on-going construction work and assist with construction staking to include designating locations for trenching, excavations, and facilities. Ensure necessary safety precautions are enforced on the job site to ensure safe working environment is maintained. Record locations of homes, utilities, boundary points, etc. with the use of a mapping grade hand-held GPS unit. Follow specific drafting standards established by the Area Office utilizing Auto CAD/Civil 3D software. Gather and record all pertinent information in regards to the home site necessary for the design of the individual water and/or sewer system.


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