Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Months/Years of Experience:

The Engineering Technician IV has at least seven (7) years of experience performing non-routine assignmentsof substantial variety and complexity, using operational precedents which are not fully applicable. Such assignments, which are typically parts of broader assignments, are screened to eliminate unusual design problems. May also plan such assignments. Receives technical advice from supervisory or engineer; work is reviewed for technical adequacy (or conformity with instructions). May be assisted by lower-level technicians and have frequent contact with professionals and others within the establishment.

Required Qualifications:

U.S. Citizen. Security Clearance.

Skills Needed:

Must have a valid driver's license.

Duties:

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Developing or reviewing designs by extracting and analyzing a variety of engineering data, applying conventional engineering practices to develop, prepare, or recommend schematics, designs, specifications, electrical drawings and parts lists. (Examples of designs include: detailed circuit diagrams; hardware fittings or test equipment involving a variety of mechanisms; conventional piping systems; and building site layouts);

*Conductingtests or experimentsrequiringselection and adaptation or modification of a wide variety of critical test equipment and test procedures, preparing and operating equipment, recording data, measuring and recording problems of significant complexity that sometimes require resolution at a higher level, and analyzes data and prepares test reports;

*Applying methods outlined by others to limited segments of research and development projects, constructing experimental or prototype models to meet engineering requirements; conducts tests or experiments and redesigns as necessary and recording and evaluating data and reports findings.

Desired Qualifications:

Background in Watercraft (gasoline and/or diesel) maintenance and operations. Waterman with Trade Skills experience.

Comments:

Compliance with health mandates as dictated by the contract may be required as a condition of employment.

Additional Questions:

What makes this job interesting/What would interest a candidate:

This job is in support of a dynamic test environment. Most of the work is in support of the Department of Defense ensuring that the equipment and systems being tested meet or exceed requirements, assuring that our nation's warfighters have the best possible capabilities. The test area is on or adjoining the Scenic Potomac River.

Tell me what a normal workday is like? List task.

Workdays are typically 8 hours M-F from 7am through 3pm, but may be shifted or expanded to satisfy Range testing schedules. Occasional overtime is required to meet Range test preparation and operations demands. Some travel may be required.

Typical tasks include:

*Maintenance and operation of a variety of watercraft (gasoline and diesel) and their associated systems

*Building, positioning, anchoring, and setting of custom targets

*Test data gathering and analysis

*Operating material handling equipment

*Preparation of equipment for testing

*Operating simple machine and hand tool equipment

*Building custom structures and crates

Additional opportunities for working in several functional areas ranging from Main Range operations, Ordnance Handling operations, and Experimental Explosive Area testing operations.