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Position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Salisbury VA Medical Center (VAMC), Engineering Service (ENG), Design and Construction Team Projects Section.
The position involves coordinating, technical overview, and inspection of construction projects and programs, as well as other technical assignments involving application of engineering principles.
03/14/2023 to 03/29/2023
$70,370 - $91,478 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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CBTA-11883164-23-AJ
712643900
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Announcement is open to status candidates. Must upload supporting documentation for consideration (i.e. DD-214, SF-50, Schedule A letter, etc.).
Duties include, but are not limited to:
-Coordinating, technical overview, and inspection of construction projects and programs, as well as other technical assignments involving application of engineering principles using judgment and accepted engineering design and construction practices.
-Performing work of a broad scope and complexity in practices related to scientific and engineering fields and has demonstrated the ability to interpret, select, adapt, and apply many guidelines, precedents and engineering principles and practices.
-Construction quality assurance and contract administration activities to assigned construction projects.
-Assists in long range planning, design, and cost estimating of recurring and non-recurring construction and maintenance, and preparation of facility five-year comprehensive plan and five-year energy management plan.
-Reviews shop drawings and submittal from contractors during construction of new structures or renovation of existing structures for compliance with contract drawings and specifications.
-Accomplishing various technical and construction management functions relating to construction and facility management, energy management, and operation of building utility systems.
-Investigates the need for construction contract changes, completing field measurements and computations, recommending elements of change in designs.
-Prepares detailed cost estimates for competitively bid construction projects and maintenance and repair work.
-Analyzes whether physical obstructions or other construction difficulties have been anticipated.
-Screens projects to eliminate design problems related to space access limitations, fire, and safety requirements.
-Architectural design, mechanical and electrical design, fire sprinkler design, lighting design, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation design and asbestos abatement design.
-Incumbent will be the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for construction projects.
-Maintains record drawings of all station structures and grounds utilizing AutoCAD programs: Makes necessary changes to keep drawings current as remodeling occurs.
-Performs assessments in areas of maintenance and repair or remodeling to help determine the presence of asbestos.
-Coordinates all assigned design projects from conception to completion: Works with service chiefs to prepare project applications, conceptual plans, scope of work and construction documents, etc.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Engineering Technician / PD#1592
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives/Expenses: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
There is no educational substitute for this grade level.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/29/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11883164.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/712643900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.