This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain Personnel of the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
This is an Open Continuous Announcement with a closing date of December 29, 2023. You must reapply every 90 days to remain eligible for consideration. Applications may be pulled 2 weeks after the opening date or as vacancies occur with each district.
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain Personnel of the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
This is an Open Continuous Announcement with a closing date of December 29, 2023. You must reapply every 90 days to remain eligible for consideration. Applications may be pulled 2 weeks after the opening date or as vacancies occur with each district.
Personally performs, or leads others in the performance of, a full range of field engineering functions associated with assigned projects at Resident or Project Office level.
Analyzes situations, develops cost-estimates, and determines most practicable methods of accomplishment and time involved for purpose of comparison of proposal from contractor.
Insures compliance with procedural requirements on contractor's cost proposals for changes and/or delivery orders.
Reviews contractor prepared shop drawings and submittals for sufficiency and contract compliance.
Utilizes organizational construction management automation programs, financial management systems, and various scheduling programs, for upward reporting and day-to-day quality assurance management of assigned projects.
Observes and investigates all construction phases to insure compliance with contract schedules, specifications and shop drawings; identifies actual or potential problems and determines necessity for changes or remedial action.
Assures contractor adherence to the Corps Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1), checking on work areas, and methods of performance, etc. for safe practices.
Coordinates scope validation meetings for delivery orders with user, contractor and others for indefinite quantity contracts including JOC contracts.
Coordinates with other contractor, private concerns and government agencies involved to preclude conflicts, jurisdictional disputes, and to maintain effective public relations on assigned construction projects.
Makes recommendations for changes in construction to meet field conditions.
Applies practical knowledge of engineering methods and techniques as they relate to construction.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
MAY be required to possess a valid state and government driver's permit to operate a motor vehicle.
Travel MAY be required to accomplish assigned duties.
Pre-employment physical MAY be required.
Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 MAY be used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter.
MAY require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.
IF selected for TERM - TERM appointments are time-limited for a period of more than 1 year but not more than 4 years to positions where the need for an employee's services is not permanent.
IF selected for TERM - Agencies may extend TERM appointments made for more than 1 year but less than 4 years up to the 4-year limit in increments determined by the agency in accordance with 5 CFR 316.
IF selected for TEMP - An agency may make a temporary appointment for a specified period not to exceed 1 year. The appointment may be extended up to a maximum of 1 additional year (24 months of total service) in accordance with 5 CFR 316.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In 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.
GS-05 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service which includes Basic practical knowledge of standard construction principles, concepts, methods, and equipment sufficient to perform such work as: ensure adherence to safety standards and environmental regulations; relay guidance and instructions to project inspectors; observe adjustments in workflow, priorities and normal procedures necessary to ensure smooth and timely operations.
OR Education: Must have successfully completed a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree (a) with a major study in engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction; or engineering technician work such as electricity, material testing, or engineering mechanics. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some education leading to a bachelors degree but less than required in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which serving as a construction representative on conventional, non-complex or minor dredging, dike construction or other water control construction projects assuring adequate inspection.
OR Education: Successfully completed a half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as academic program in such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology or comparable program that includes curriculum that concentrates on drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction.
OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of specialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level education as described above, but less than the required half year. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
GS-07: Specialized Experience: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes serving as a construction representative on conventional, non-complex or minor dredging, dike construction or other water control construction projects assuring adequate inspection, and to control or monitor the construction operations.
OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as engineering, construction or industrial technology or comparable program that includes curriculum that concentrates on drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction.
OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combination ofspecialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and I have some graduate level education as described above, but less than the required one year. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
GS-08: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as applying substantial knowledge of construction inspection and quality assurance methods and techniques to independently inspect a wide variety of standardized construction features; perform quality assurance work to ensure contractor compliance with complex contract plans and specifications; inspects contractor operations to insure compliance with safety requirements.
OR Education: successfully completed one and a half years (i.e., 27 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as engineering, construction, industrial technology or comparable program that includes curriculum that concentrates on drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR Combination Education and Experience: Combination of specialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and I have at least one year of graduate education as described above, but less than the required two years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
Education
GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as inspecting standardized construction methods, materials and practices; determining acceptability of materials and workmanship to ensure it conforms to established standards and practices; explaining standard requirements of plans and specifications; inspecting contractor operations to assure compliance with safety requirements.
OR Education: successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or with a major study in position such as engineering, construction, or industrial technology. Or a degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: position such as engineering, construction, industrial technology or comparable program that includes curriculum that concentrates on drafting, surveying, mathematics, physical science, industrial technology, industrial arts, or technical subjects pertinent to construction. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of specialized experience as described above, but less than one year; and I have at least one year of graduate education as described above, but less than the required two years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
GS-10 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as reviewing of project plans and specifications to determine bid ability, constructability, site compatibility and anticipated problems; recommending to contractor on requirements concerning construction scheduling, progress reporting, work acceptance procedures, safety measures; observing all construction phases to insure compliance with contract schedules, specifications and shop drawings.
GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: providing management advisory and technical services in relation to construction control; identify, evaluate, and recommending appropriate solutions to resolve construction problems; conduct quality control of construction project ensuring safety and related practices are met; analyzing construction phases to insure compliance with contract schedules, specifications and shop drawings.
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.
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 Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineering and Scientific 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.
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.
Relocation/Recruitment incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate and an agency determination that payment is in the Government Interest. Must sign a service agreement.
May be filled as a career ladder position with full performance to the GS-11 position.
Promotions are not guaranteed and are at the recommendations and approval of management.
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.
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.
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, 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.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
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.
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.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/29/2023 to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11906844).
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
GJ-APF-W2SMAA USAED, GR LAKES & OHIO RVR
DO NOT MAIL
Louisville, KY 40201
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/29/2023 to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11906844).
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
GJ-APF-W2SMAA USAED, GR LAKES & OHIO RVR
DO NOT MAIL
Louisville, KY 40201
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
