Engineering Technician

These positions are located within the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Facilities Engineering, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plains Area in Manhattan, KS. In these positions, you will manage service, construction and repair projects to maintain and improve the quality and efficiency of facilities in support of the scientific mission of NBAF in the most cost-effective manner possible. You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period unless previous federal service is creditable. During this time your employment will be evaluated, and we may consider: your performance and conduct, the needs and interests of the agency, whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government, and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Motor vehicle or commercial driver's license required. Drug test required. Special physical requirements/demands. Special Agency Check (SAC) and limited background investigation required for Research Leader positions. Tier 3 clearance required for positions working with BSL-3 (or higher) agents, or in BSL3/BSL-4 facilities. Select Agent. Participation in Occupational Medical Surveillance Program.