Interdisciplinary (Engineer/Geologist/Architect)

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Serves as Project Engineer and Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer with responsibility for monitoring construction operations on assigned projects for an Area or Resident Office

Duties

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• Serves as technical lead for contract administration, quality assurance, and surveillance of construction within an Area or Resident Office.
• May serve as Contracting Officer's Representative. Assists the Resident Engineer in interpreting intent of plans and specifications, conferring with contractor to resolve differences of opinion.
• Prepares modification documents which involves design changes, differing site conditions, variations in quantity estimates, changes in specifications and drawings, etc., resulting from deficiencies encountered during the construction phase
• Participates in design and planning review conferences with designers or A-E's and construction contractors, or other interested parties, to discuss construction aspects and problems.
• Exercises overall coordination of construction planning and scheduling with contractors and representatives of the Using Agencies involved with new construction and modifications to existing structures, change orders, time extensions and claims.
• Establishes detailed quality assurance requirements and conducts continuous surveillance of contractor workmanship and practices to ensure compliance with plans and specifications on all phases of construction work,
• Confers with stakeholders, partners, project delivery team members and subject matter experts on all matters involved in mission execution
• Responsible for the full application of the General Safety Requirement Manual EM 385-1-1 and other District and contractual safety requirements to the work being performed under his/her supervision

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• Incumbent serves as an incidental motor vehicle operator (automobile/light truck). Incumbent must maintain and possess a valid state-issued driver's license.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% for official duties/training.

Qualifications

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In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Education Requirement for Engineers- Civil (0810), Environmental (0819), Mechanical (0830), Electrical (0850):

Professional Engineer Educational Requirements

Basic Education Requirement for Geologist (1350):

Professional Geologist Education Requirements

Basic Education Requirement for Architect (0808):

Professional Architect Education Requirements

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the experience qualification requirements listed below:

GS-05 Grade Level General Experience: Three years progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level, which includes 1.) Read and/or interpret engineering concepts and methodology 2.) Resolve problems affecting the quality, scheduling, budgeting, and/or progress of work performed in completing projects. This definition of general experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

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Education: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 36. Then divide your total number of completed undergraduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 120. Add the two percentages.

GS-07 Grade Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1. Explain/defend status of construction project 2.) Make presentations in public forums regarding quality, scheduling, budgeting, and/or progress of work performed. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

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Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:

(1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR

(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR

(3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (;br>
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-09 Grade Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) Prepare, provide, and/or evaluate conventional plans, designs, design specifications, and related documentation of a construction project. 2.) Provide quality assurance of contractor operations and/or methodology. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: [insert applicable field(s) of study].

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-11 Grade Level Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1. Review design plans and specifications for the purpose of locating errors, omissions, and/or inconsistencies. 2.) Review designs for ease of constructability, biddability, and/or suitability for intended use. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: [insert applicable field(s) of study].

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-12 Grade Level Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) Analyzing construction design plans and specifications. 2.) Monitoring designs and construction projects for compliance with contract plans and specifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. At the GS-12 Grade Level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: ;br>
Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Career Field 18 Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Applicants may be selected at either the GS-05, GS-07, GS-09, GS-11 or GS-12 grade level. The target grade of this position is GS-12.
• Incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to each interim grade level until target grade GS-12 obtained, when eligible and at management discretion.
• Enhanced Annual leave and credit for Non-Federal Service may be authorized.
• Advanced In-Hire Rate may be authorized.
• Relocation/Recruitment/Retention Incentive may be authorized.
• Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) may be authorized.
• All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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