Civil Engineer Technician

Civil Engineer Technician
ID:AMS-034Location:GrenadaProgram:ACE
Wage/Hr:$14.16Hours/Week:20Minimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.

Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period.

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?ACES Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?ACES Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in Civil Engineering OR HS/GED Degree

  • Experience required with Windows, ARCVIEW (GIS)
  • Protracts, Conservation Desktop
Duties:

Assist Field Offices in Area 4 with conservation practice surveying and checkouts

  • Work closely and support the technical staff with engineering practice layouts.   50%
  • Checkout EQIP practices as assigned by the DC.   50%

Other:
  • Training will be provided by Area Engineer
  • On the Job Training
  • Travel Requirements: Site Visits across Area 4 Delta Area completing field work using government vehicles.
  • Health and Safety Considerations: Training will be provided by Area Engineer to inform enrollee of stay hydrated drinking water during the summer month and wear protective gear such as snake boots, insect repellant and sunscreen.
  • Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.