SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
This announcement is NOT intended for current, permanent Army employees. Current, permanent Army employees who would like to be consider for this time-limited assignment should instead apply to Announcement # CEDB-26-13065399-MP.
Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details.Learn more about this agencyDutiesHelp
- Review existing and projected construction contracts, plans, and specifications from the standpoint of anticipating and making recommendations to improve quality and facilitate effective administration.
- Work with other Corps of Engineers team members, architects, engineers, and construction contractors to ensure requisite quality control is maintained, work is performed in accordance with contract provisions.
- Develop preliminary findings on specifications, estimates, and recommendations for contract change orders and supplemental agreements involving additions and changes in work, designs, methods, materials, equipment, time, and costs.
- Ensure technical problems during site preparation and construction operations are resolved with minimal impact on project execution.
- Work with customers/sponsors/outside agencies to promote favorable and effective working relations and ensure adequate construction progress is maintained.
- Responsible for administration and oversight of construction contracts and serve as a technical and administrative advisor to the Resident Engineer.
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Conditions of employment- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Temporary duty travel of 10% of the time is required.
QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
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.
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In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Overseeing Civil Works construction projects, including performing safety and quality assurance inspections and providing technical direction; leading teams to devise, customize, operate, and evaluate specialized information technology systems and applications supporting project design and delivery; and recommending solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, and processes to resolve complex construction and contract issues. 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. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.EducationFOREIGN 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(n)Career Field -18 Engineer and Scientist 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.
- Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 4 years. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.
- Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.
The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is in the best interest of the government:- Student Loan repayment
- Advanced in-hire (offered to new to federal service employees only)
- Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new to federal service employees only)
- Relocation Incentive
- Recruitment Incentive (offered to new to federal service employees only)
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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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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.
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