SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Serves as a civil engineering technician within the A-E group within Engineering Division's Office of the Chief, with responsibility for providing technical support and assistance in monitoring and administrating contract operations.
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- Assists in monitoring progress to award Architect-Engineer, A-E contracts.
- Reviews Contractors' invoices and vouchers for reasonableness before approval.
- Advises selection board on company qualifications and makes recommendations on Contractor acceptability.
- Revises work schedules and assignments to accommodate unplanned situations
- Participates in the selection of Architect-Engineer contractors.
- Provides technical guidance and instructions on work methods, requirements, and procedures
- Participates in scope of work meetings with the Contractors Representatives to discuss work requirements.
- Coordinates extensively with Contracting Division and other district elements on matters pertaining to A-E contracting.
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Conditions of employment- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid state -issued driver's license.
- Relocation/PCS NOT authorized.
- Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive MAY NOT BE authorized
- See other requirements below.
QualificationsWho May Apply: sIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 for GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Reviewing invoices for reasonableness; AND 2) Providing information/data to contractors; AND 3) working in a team environment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
Specialized Experience for GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) providing technical support in administrating contract operations; 2) Reviewing contractors proposals to ensure that cost estimates are reasonable; and 3) Ensuring proposed work methods and procedures are sound. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
Specialized Experience for GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Ensuring designs fit field conditions and comply with performance-based contract requirements on civil work projects; AND 2) Making specific recommendations to the Contracting Officer on any changes affecting contracts; AND 3) Reviews contractor's performance to ensure that all work is in compliance with contract provisions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).
Qualification Requirement: Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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 requires 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, Infrastructure Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.
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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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