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Engineering Technician (Scheduler)

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

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: Serve as Project Scheduler for the Construction Branch, supporting Area and Resident Engineer Field Offices.

Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$65,735 - $123,927 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 12
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
CERL-26-13073958-DHA
Control number
890145900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

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Duties

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  • Serve in the Scheduling Branch in support of the Area Office and subordinate Resident Offices executing civil works construction contracts.
  • Utilize knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling software and principles of construction schedule management.
  • Make daily field inspections of ongoing actual construction projects to validate the progress relative to construction schedule activities.
  • Work with field personnel to promote understanding and documentation of construction schedules.
  • Support Scheduling Branch by providing on-site validation of progress on schedule activities.
  • Adhere to policies applicable to construction schedule management to assure uniformity in the office's methods and procedures.

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.
  • Position requires a valid driver's license.
  • Temporary Duty Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.



In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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.

Specialized Experience for GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes supporting construction projects by performing routine site inspections; documenting inspections and observations; and assisting in monitoring contractor performance, schedules, and work methods. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the entry level position in the federal service (GS-08).
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Specialized Experience GS-10: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with the oversight and administration of construction contracts; performing site inspections and documenting findings; utilization of Primavera P6; and assistance with providing input on contractor performance, schedules, and work methods. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the entry-mid level position in the federal service (GS-09).
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Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the oversight and administration of construction contracts; performing site evaluations and investigations; applying construction schedule management principles to support quality assurance and contract administration functions; assistance with the documentation of delay situations; and utilization of Primavera P6. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).
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Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the oversight and administration of construction contracts; performing site evaluations and investigations; applying construction schedule management principles to support quality assurance functions; assisting with the documentation of delay situations; and evaluating contractor schedules in Primavera P6. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Time in Grade Requirements: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-8) for the GS-9, (GS-9) for the GS-10, (GS-10) for the GS-11, (GS-11) for the 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.

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.
  • 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(n)Career Field- 18 Engineer and Scientist Position.
  • 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.
  • This is a developmental position to the GS-12. You may be selected at the GS-09, GS-10, GS-11 or GS-12 level. Promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed. You may be eligible for non-competitive promotion to the target position upon meeting time-in-grade restrictions and the following requirements:(1) Incumbent demonstrates ability to perform at target grade level;(2) Higher level work exists at target grade level;(3) Increased responsibilities are assigned;(4) Supervisor recommends promotion;(5) Incumbent completes all required training and conditions of employment, and;(6) Incumbent completes all regulatory requirements for career ladder promotions.
  • The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is in the best interest of the government:
  • Student Loan repayment
  • Advanced in-hire (offered to new to federal service employees only)
  • Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new to federal service employees only)
  • Relocation Incentive
  • Recruitment Incentive (offered to new to federal service employees only)

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.

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.

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
RL-W2SR02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-JACKSONVILLE
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Jacksonville, FL 32202
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