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As a Interdisciplinary Architect/Engineer (Cost Estimator), you will be serving as an Estimator for all types of projects, from prospectus level to small program level projects and serving as the cost advocate for the Public Buildings Service, Pacific Rim Region.
This position is located in the Public Buildings Service, Regional Project Management Office in one of the following locations: San Francisco, CA, Sacramento, CA, Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Phoenix, AZ or Tucson, AZ
This position will be filled in one of the following occupational series:
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You will have access to many benefits including:
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
This vacancy is also being announced under OPM's Delegated Examining procedures as Vacancy Announcement Number 1809196KBDE. Please review that announcement to see if you are eligible for Overview Duties Qualifications & Evaluations Benefits & Other Info How to Apply consideration. You must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered under both procedures.
Learn more about this agency06/27/2018 to 07/06/2018
$87,857 - $136,936 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
1809195KBMP
503473400
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
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The GS-13 salary range starts at the following if you meet the following qualifications. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. :
Qualifications:
To qualify, you must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal service.
In addition to the Basic Requirements, all candidates must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience preparing/reviewing plans, specifications, cost estimates of materials/labor involved in construction, repair/alteration of public buildings and major building systems. Experience must include: analyzing estimates; establishing negotiating position; reviewing complex proposals; providing consultation for Estimators/Project Managers; performing budgetary cost planning/calculations for prospectus submittals.
This position is interdisciplinary, which means the duties and responsibilities closely relate to more than one professional occupation. This position may be filled in one of the following occupations:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEERS: A Degree in professional engineering OR a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience. For specifics on qualifying education and/or experience - use the following link: Basic Requirements for Engineer Positions.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ARCHITECTS: A Degree in architecture or related field; OR a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience. For specifics on qualifying education, training, and/or experience - use the following link: Basic Requirements for Architect Positions.
Please see Qualifications section.
Bargaining Unit status: AFGE
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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After the closing date/deadline:
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/503473400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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