This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Prepares detailed Independent Government Estimates (IGE) to include labor, materials and equipment from project plans and detailed specifications for the construction, maintenance, and repair of installation facilities.
Coordinates issues between contractor, customer, Architecture/Engineering firms, Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC), the garrison, service providers and DPW.
Initiates and conducts administrative inspections and modifications necessary to complete projects.
Ensures management of Division’ contracts and ensures provision of total engineering services.
Evaluates tenant requirements; establishes scope of work; designs criteria; estimates design time and costs; evaluates drawings to ensure they comply with the design intent.
Prepares detailed Independent Government Estimates (IGE) to include labor, materials and equipment from project plans and detailed specifications for the construction, maintenance, and repair of installation facilities or services.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
This position requires that the employee successfully completes the required Contracting Officer Representative (COR) training within 6 months and maintain COR certification.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the 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-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting with conducting quality assurance field inspections for facility construction related services to ensure technical adequacy, completeness, timeliness, and consistency of the finished product or services; AND 2) Gathering construction facility information in a field environment to provide weekly status reports; AND Identifying failed or failing facility components to submit work order requests. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-06 or above.
GS-08 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting quality assurance through field inspections for facility construction related services to ensure technical adequacy, completeness, timeliness, and consistency of the finished product or services; AND 2) Gathering construction facility information in a field environment to conduct progress meetings with project stakeholders; AND 3) Submitting work request for failed or failing facility components via data base of record or established work order system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-07 or above.
GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting quality assurance through field inspections for facility construction related services to ensure technical adequacy, completeness, timeliness, and consistency of the finished product or services; AND 2) Gathering construction facility information in a field environment to conduct progress meetings with project stakeholders; AND 3) Submitting work request for failed or failing facility components via data base of record or established work order system; AND 4) Preparing estimates, schedules, contract scope, and contractor progress reports to assure conformance with requesters needs and to assure compliance with Army regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-08 or above.
GS-10 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting quality assurance through field inspections for facility construction related services to ensure technical adequacy, completeness, timeliness, and consistency of the finished product or services; AND 2) Gathering construction facility information in a field environment to conduct progress meetings with project stakeholders; AND 3) Submitting work request for failed or failing facility components via data base of record or established work order system; AND 4) Approving contractor invoices for payment following satisfactory progress, and/or performance, of contract requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-09 or above.
GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting quality assurance through field inspections for facility construction related services to ensure technical adequacy, completeness, timeliness, and consistency of the finished product or services; AND 2) Gathering construction facility information in a field environment to conduct progress meetings with project stakeholders; AND 3) Approving contractor invoices for payment following satisfactory progress, and/or performance, of contract requirements; AND 4) Preparing estimates, schedules, contract scope, and contractor progress reports for the construction, maintenance, and repair of installation facilities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-10 or above.
GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting quality assurance through field inspections for facility construction related services to ensure technical adequacy, completeness, timeliness, and consistency of the finished product or services; AND 2) Approving contractor invoices for payment following satisfactory progress, and/or performance, of contract requirements; AND 3) Evaluating contractor performance for any deficiencies, to negotiate resolution, and direct appropriate corrective action; AND 4) Reviewing work of less experienced employees to assure compliance with facility construction regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-11 or above.
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.
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 Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
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) Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Career Field 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.
Advanced In-hire MAY be authorized.
Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized.
Recruitment Incentive MAY be authorized.
Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized
Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized.
About the Position: Serve as Engineering Technician for Directorate Public Works (DPW), Business Operations Integration Division (BOID), directing, and coordinating work for planning, engineering management, construction, facility related services, operations, and coordination of projects throughout the garrison.
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.
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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
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.
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 for Public Announcements.
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 must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
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.
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 04/09/2026 to receive consideration
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
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. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may 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.
FT-W0USAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT MEADE
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Meade, MD 20755
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 for Public Announcements.
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 must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
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.
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 04/09/2026 to receive consideration
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
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. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may 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.
FT-W0USAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT MEADE
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Meade, MD 20755
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.
