Engineering Technician

Summary

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

About the Position: Serves as an Engineering Technician responsible for performing a variety of office engineering duties in support of Construction Branch activities. Prepares and negotiates contract modifications. Work involves multimillion dollar, expenditures and accelerated construction schedules.

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Duties

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• Performs cost estimates, funding actions, construction progress reports, requests for contract modifications, reviewing contractors' submittals such as working schedules, disputes evaluation and coordinating field activities .
• Reviews plans and specifications and determines accuracy of requirements in terms of materials and equipment, their current costs, and time schedules.
• Analyzes contractor progress schedules to verify the need for time extensions to critical path activities related to modifications.
• Conducts negotiations with contractors; primarily presidents, vice presidents and major suppliers which entails the responsibility for a decision rendered on behalf of the Government.
• Advises field personnel and engineers on requirements for contract modifications.
• Orients contractors' representatives in procedural requirements for contract modifications.
• Evaluates contractor disputes through schedule analysis and contract interpretation then drafts related findings of fact in concert with Office of Counsel for the Contracting Officer to issue a decision.

Requirements

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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 obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

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In 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.

For the GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes five (5) or more of the following; (1) performing engineering duties in support of construction activities, (2) providing administrative and technical support, (3) interpreting drawings, plans, and specifications, (4) preparing and negotiating government contracts and modifications, (5) compiling andanalyzing documents and reports such as cost estimates, scopes of work, negotiation memoranda, contract modifications, and a variety of recurring reports, and (6) applying regulations, policies and procedures related to construction engineering practices. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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.
• This position may require a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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 Construction, Engineering, and Infrastructure Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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.
• Management may select at any location announced.
• The following incentives MAY BE authorized: Advanced In-Hire, Recruitment Incentive, Relocation Incentive.

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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.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.