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Engineering Technician

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Posted today

On-siteSeatac, WA$72K – $102KApply by May 28, 2026Engineering TechnicalESTJESTPISFPISTPTrades
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About the Role

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

What You'll Do

  • Plots results of all field surveys and prepares them for tracing and reproduction.
  • Completes plans for proposed projects; such as new structures, building alterations, and shop work to be performed at the local level with institution funds.
  • Completes computer-aided drawings to be submitted to the regional office for approval and funding.
  • Furnishes additional instructions as requested by employees and inmates about work steps and assists journeyman mechanics in the interpretation of blueprints when necessary.
  • Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
  • The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

  • Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.
  • To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1.
  • Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2.
  • Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and 3.
  • Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
  • See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.
  • NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP or ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.
  • EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
  • More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
  • See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.
  • ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
  • Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
  • All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.

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Job ID: f916f138-7198-40d8-bfc0-decfaa434b6e

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