SummaryThis 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: This position is in the Southern California Area Office, Vandenberg AFB located in either Vandenberg AFB, Los Angeles, Corona or Palmdale.
Relocation/Recruitment incentives may be authorized if found in the Government best interest.
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- Applies a practical knowledge of contract administration principles and practices, as well as construction methods and techniques to accomplish assignments.
- Projects within the boundaries of the Construction Division support Civil Works and Military Construction programs, the Interagency and International program, and the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) program.
- The civil works program consists of a wide variety of projects from routine stream bank protection to the construction of fully developed flood diversion and protection structures.
- Military construction projects involve projects that range from repaving parking lots to construction of new and remodel/retrofit of building projects for upgrade of Army and Air Force facilities, etc.
- Projects under the Interagency and International program consist of new construction, renovation and upgrade of facilities and systems, and inspection, administrative and technical project reviews for VA, DLA, FEMA, BLM and others.
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Conditions of employment- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must possess and maintain, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, a warrant for COR authority.
- Occasional job site visits are required. Field visits involve walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces at the construction sites.
- The use of personal protective equipment such as hard hats, steel-toed boots is required.
- Incumbent must also be aware when work involves hazardous material or safe zones.
QualificationsWho May Apply: sIn order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) performing a variety of contract administration duties, such as preparing change requests and construction cost estimates for military or civil works construction projects; 2) performing field engineering duties to include quality assurance (QA) checks; and 3) reviewing contractors' proposals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
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(n) Engineers and Scientist (Resources and Construction) Career Field position.
- 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.
- Student Loan Repayment Program and Advance in Hire may be authorized if found in the best interest of the Governmant.
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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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