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INTERDISCIPLINARY/(Project Engineer)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Construction Division, Mobile District
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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.

About the Position: Serves as Project Engineer and Contracting Officers Representative (COR) responsible for the enforcement of contract requirements for all assigned contracts.

Salary Range for the 0808 series: $86,962 - $113,047
Salary Range for the 0810, 0830, and 0850 series: $96,773 - $125,801

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/16/2024 to 09/30/2024
Salary
$86,962 to - $125,801 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
New Orleans, LA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
CERL241954705050HW
Control number
809663500

Duties

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  • Utilize all available resources to maintain progress and ensure safe, high quality, and timely completion of construction projects.
  • Investigate the need for contract change orders including consultations with the designer for design changes.
  • Receive and check for contract compliance of technical submittals from the contractor such as shop drawings.
  • Coordinate with customers, contractors, designers, Quality Assurance and District personnel in order to determine appropriate changes necessary to the contracts.
  • Coordinate office and field engineering construction, and inspection activities through a staff of engineering and/or technical employees.
  • May establish performance standards and make evaluations if designated by the Resident Engineer.
  • Support the Area and Resident Engineer in regard to workload and budget planning for the monitoring of S and A expenditures.
  • Assure that all construction is accomplished in accordance with proper quality control and assurance procedures.
  • Review Quality Assurance report, spot-checks contractor quality control reports, and test results for compliance/accuracy.
  • Ensure review of safety precautions exercised by contractors and suggest remedial measurements as required.
  • Request proposals, estimates, and negotiates with contractors to make recommendations to the Contracting Officer and Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).
  • Coordinate Architect-Engineer review of technical submittals where such contracts exist.
  • Discuss details of construction with contractor personnel, recommend changes to the contracts, and coordinate the authorizations with the ACO.
  • Advise others in the performance of actions for resolving change orders, claims, differing site conditions, contract delays, and value engineering change proposals.

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.
  • Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Type B Certification is required within 24 months of employment.
  • Position requires the submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE-450) upon entry onto duty and annually thereafter.
  • Position requires the occasional wear of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
  • Position has a temporary duty requirement of 25%.
  • Incumbent must meet position requirements for Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in the Career Field Contracting Level I within 24 months of employment.

Qualifications

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 OPM qualifications for the Engineer-GS-0810/0830/0850:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

Basic OPM qualifications for the Architect-GS-0808:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for the GS-12 position you must also meet the following qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level which includes: (1) Reviewing project plans and specifications applicable to assigned job prior to contract advertisement, (2) Reviewing and recommending appropriate action to supervisor concerning contract layout drawings and specifications, (3) Monitoring inspection of construction operations for compliance with plans and specifications, and (4) Investigating need for contract change orders and make recommendations to supervisor. (5) Maintain accurate project status for Request for Information, Transmittals, and Payments in construction management software. 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 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.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Statement (OGE 450)
  • 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 Field (CF) 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ 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.
  • The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government: - Permanent change of station Entitlement (PCS) - Relocation (offered to current Federal employees only) /Recruitment Incentives (offered to new Federal employees only)

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 resume 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?

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website

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