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Interdisciplinary - DIRECT HIRE

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sacramento District - Engineering Division
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Summary

About the Position: Serves as a design coordinator assisting senior Technical Leads for a wide range of conventional and unconventional Military and Interagency and International Support (IIS) Construction projects.

NOTE: Recruitment incentives, including student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified candidates (who meet the incentive eligibility requirements).

Overview

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Hiring complete
Posted 03/11/22
Location
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—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.
Salary
$79,363 - $113,032 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Business Travel (TDY) is approximately 20% of the time.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
WTKC225805047505HWS
Control number
641775700

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Duties

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  • Serve as team leader for the in-house design of building projects at Department of Defense (DOD) installations and other federal agency locations, e.g. Administrative/training facilities, vehicle repair buildings, storage structure, etc.
  • Review work performed by others to insure that areas of overlapping responsibility between technical disciplines receive proper design attention.
  • Prepare drawings, specifications, and supporting documents for advertised or negotiated procurements.
  • Serve as a technical consultant for Sustainable Design Development (SDD) topics and inquiries regarding design matters, as well as instructing architectural engineering (A-E) firm architects.
  • Prepare modifications to existing construction contracts including preliminary and final drawings and details which properly facilitate required changed into the completed project.
  • Survey/investigate proposed sites or existing structures to note physical features and equipment, takes necessary dimensions, construction details and interior features and evaluates conditions in terms of technical and economic features.

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 state issued driver's license.
  • Requires work that is essentially sedentary with occasional physical activity in varying weather conditions during field surveys or the inspection of existing facilities and requiring use of hard hats and appropriate safety gear.
  • Requires use of hard hats and appropriate safety gear.

Qualifications

This announcement is for the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.

NOTE: Position will be filled under one of the following position titles:

-Architect (0808)
-Landscape Architect (0807)
-Civil Engineer (0810)
-Mechanical Engineer (0830)
-Electrical Engineer (0850)

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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.

Basic Educational Requirement for Landscape Architecture:
Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Landscape Architecture Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)

Basic Educational Requirement for Architecture:
Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Architecture Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)

Basic Educational Requirement for Engineer:
Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Engineering Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)

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 the study, planning, layout, and design of diverse and complex military and DVA facilities, such as: warehouses, instructional buildings, fire stations or the civilian equivalent, barracks or community living centers, medical and dental facilities, including clinics and hospitals; performing technical reviews of architectural design products developed internally or by Architectural-Engineering firms, and resolving design related problems arising during construction. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

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 alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

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.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Sacramento annual salary range $86,945 - $113,032 (Steps 01 - 10)
  • Phoenix annual salary range $82,533 - $107,296 (Steps 01 - 10)
  • Hill AFB salary range $79,363 - $103,176 (Steps 01 - 10)
  • 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 Career Program (CP) 18 position.
  • This is NOT a drug testing position.
  • Hiring incentives MAY BE authorized.
  • Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid or volunteer work.
  • 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.
  • 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Further selections from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of the announcement.
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce is open to all U.S. Citizens. The category rating, veterans preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

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Agency contact information

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