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Lower grades will be provided growth opportunities to attain target skills. If you possess the skills listed below, please highlight in the experience section of your resume.\n\n Serve as the Advanced Modeling Lead.\n\n Perform 3D solids modeling, including Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Civil Information Modeling (CIM) on multiple platforms.\n\n Perform layout of complex equipment and features from very basic instructions from engineers.\n\n Perform feature sizing based on general-principle and standard criteria.\n\n Mentor others in the proper use of 3D Modeling, BIM, and CIM on multiple platforms.\n\n Lead other Engineering Technicians (CADD Lead) in multi-discipline projects.\n\n Requirements\nConditions of employment\n\n Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.\n\n Must be able to obtain and maintain a state issued driver's license.\n\n Qualifications\n\n Who May Apply: US Citizens\n\nIn 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.\n\nGS-04 Specialized Experience: Six months of general experience (1) in 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 using computer-aided software to create drawings depicting objects/features and/or technical drafting. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03).\n\nOR\n\nEducation: Two-years of education above the high school level.\n\nGS-05 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience using computer-aided software to create engineering drawings or to depict objects/features. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).\n\nOR\n\nEducation: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.\n\nGS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience using computer-aided drafting systems to update basic to complex engineering drawings and models for projects focused on civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical designs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05 or above).\n\nGS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience reviewing drawings and models for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to requirements, and using computer-aided design to revise and produce basic engineering drawings and models from sketches for projects focused on civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical designs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06 or above).\n\nGS-08 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes using computer-aided design to produce complex engineering drawings and 3D models from sketches and performing field visits to ascertain design requirements and as-constructed conditions for projects focused on civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical designs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07 or above).\n\nGS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience 1) Developing 3D BIM/CIM models, design drawings and detailed layouts with DETAILED instructions from engineers; 2) Review of models and design drawings from others; AND 3) Mentor & train on 2D/3D CAD platforms. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08 or above).\n\nGS-10 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience 1) Developing 3D BIM/CIM models, design drawings and detailed layouts, and basic feature sizing with MINIMAL instructions from engineers 2) Review of models and design drawings from others 3) Mentor & train on BIM/CIM in a single platform AND 4) Lead other engineering technicians (CADD Lead) in multi-discipline projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09 or above).\n\nGS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience 1) Independently developing 3D BIM/CIM models, design drawings and detailed layouts in multiple platforms with VERY BASIC instructions 2) Review of models and design drawings from others 3) Mentor & train on BIM/CIM in multiple platforms AND 4) Lead other engineering technicians (CADD Lead) in multi-discipline projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). (Specific experience must be well documented in resume).\n\n Education\n\n 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/\n\n Additional information\n\n Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.\n\n You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.\n\n 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.\n\n Direct Deposit of Pay is required.\n\n Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.\n\n 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.\n\n This is a Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.\n\n Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.\n\n Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.\n\n 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.htm for more information.\n\n 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.\n\n Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.\n\n A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .\n\n Review our benefits\n\n Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.\nHow you will be evaluated\nYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.\n\n 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.\n\nIf, 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.\n\nVeterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.\n\n A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .\n\n Review our benefits\n\n Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.\n\n 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\n1. Your resume:\n\n 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.\n\n 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.\n\n Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. 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