USDA NRCS TN - Civil Engineering Technician

In partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), ELYON International is recruiting for multiple (7) Engineering Technician (Civil) positions in the State of Tennessee. The ELYON Engineering Technician (Civil) will be an integral part of the NRCS Team and provide support for a variety of programs, projects, and special tasks. The Engineering Technician (Civil) shall accomplish the required services and tasks accurately and timely, which may

include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist agency staff with project documentation and implementation both in the office and in the field. The anticipated workload will require working outdoors, in the field, in the local field office, Area Office, and any other business location and environments.  The candidate should be within reasonable commuting distance to the Huntingdon Field Office where the Engineering Technician will be based.  This is not a position that can be accomplished remotely from outside of Tennessee.


• Inventory and evaluate potential new project sites. Take lead/complete/assisting with required engineering surveys for future designs; assisting with development of engineering drawings, specifications, etc.; Take lead/complete/assist with surveys for project construction layout; Take lead/complete/assist with construction inspection of construction projects during construction and report findings to the appointed government representative or government employee.


• Evaluate/assist with evaluating construction materials to verify that they meet or exceed specifications – this shall occur during construction activities but shall also include going to rock quarries and material suppliers to verify required material size requirements and material quality requirements.


• Develop/maintain/complete construction project job diaries as required; communicate daily, or as needed with Engineers, Geologists and others on construction projects for progress updates, project coordination, potential problems, substandard construction work, potential needs for contract design, cost, or specification modifications.


• Keep track of ongoing quantities for construction projects, and make Engineers, Geologists, EWP Program Manager and others aware of potential quantity overruns; Assist with non-inherently governmental and non-sponsor EWP payment processing and activities.


• As needed and allowed by NRCS policy, accomplish training, development, and certification for Engineering Job Approval Authority (EJAA) to support engineering I&E, design, inspection, etc.


• Possess a working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3d 2016, and similar technical and agency software or the willingness and capability to be trained on such technical and agency software. Be able to develop and complete engineering drawings, modify drawings to the point of completing many standardized NRCS drawings, and modify/develop new drawings when needed.


• Review and provide comments to Engineers on NRCS developed construction drawings and specifications when needed to verify technical adequacy and accuracy of the materials and documents in question.


• Possess a working knowledge of or the willingness and capability to be trained on a variety of surveying equipment. Use and troubleshoot setup problems for various forms of surveying equipment, self levelling levels, total station equipment, data collectors, GPS total stations, etc. Following initial training on agency specific equipment, be able to independently operate such equipment.


• Independently work with agency specific data, share point sites, and computer systems which may require some initial training.


• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with appropriate contractors, landowners, agency personnel, material providers, regulatory personnel, local unit of government Sponsors, Engineers, and others as needed on all assigned projects.


• Possess a working knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations for construction projects, follow these rules and regulations, and inform others present what the regulations are, and when they are not being followed.


• Assists with typing, generating, assembling, reviewing, updating, completing, and distributing reports, paper or digital, for inventory, dam assessment, dam inspection, project inspection, quality reviews, progress, and other reports required by any NRCS Program, initiative, database, or policy.


• Assist with maintenance, repairs, inspections, licensing, and emissions testing of motor vehicles, as needed.


• Complete awareness training, as appropriate, for other NRCS disciplines, rules, regulations, manuals, programs, etc. Communicate observances to NRCS managers when needed to improve efficiency, program compliance, etc.

Desired Education:

• Minimum experience shall be 1-year similar job experience.


• Minimum education shall be a High School degree or equivalent.

Required Skills:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.


• Proficient in word processing.


• Knowledgeable and experienced in drafting software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 or later.


• Knowledgeable and experienced in operating small office machines such as calculators, fax machines, scanners and copy machines.


• Must be skillful in working and communicating with the general public.


• Must possess basic telephone and email skills.


• All contractor employees must read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
  


• Demonstrates knowledge and support of the Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights policy.


• Performs all duties in a manner that consistently demonstrates fairness, cooperation and respect toward co-workers, office visitors and all others in the performance of official business.


• Provides technical assistance proportionately without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or family status, political belief, parental status, or other protected status.


• Must be able to pass a Government Security Clearance and background check


• Must be capable of working independently.


• Knowledgeable and experienced in general office procedures, such as preparing reports, spreadsheets and filing.


• Must be able to utilize Microsoft Outlook for email and calendars and internet browsers such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge


• Knowledgeable and experienced with: interpreting plans and specifications, preparing project cost estimates, conducting basic surveys, construction inspection, construction site safety.


• Knowledgeable and experienced in utilizing a variety of computer hardware and software applications, such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS, Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Workers Compensation and Life Insurance


• 11 Paid Federal Holidays


• 56 Hours of paid Sick Leave per calendar year


• 80 Hour of Vacation after 1 year of service