Interdisciplinary/Civil Engineer, GS-0810/0830/0850-12 (66442)

Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent USACE Organization Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Detroit District Locations (City, State) Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Position Overview/Duties INTRODUCTION: Serves as Office Engineer/Project Engineer at a resident office responsible for the contract administration of multiple multimillion-dollar construction contracts. Will develop and become a Contracting Officer’s Representative and manage the execution of construction. POSITION: GS-0810/0830/0850-12 PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT Description Of Assignment/Duties Performs the contract administration functions of the Resident Office. Reviews project reports to maintain controls and keep informed of progress, delays, pay estimates, change orders and disputes. Analyzes, implements, and manages contract modifications supporting execution of contracts. Evaluates project objectives and overall planning for scheduling, reassignments, and funds control. Compares actual progress to network analysis system or other approved schedule, studies deviation from critical path and initiates action to reschedule as appropriate. Responsible for assurance of adequacy of contractor furnished and maintained network analysis system at the contract level. Attends and participates in partnership meetings and informational meetings with the Resident Engineer. Other Conditions and Requirements APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens Applicant Qualifications Basic Requirement ( Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.): Basic Requirement for Engineering, series 0800: Professional Engineering In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below: Experience Requirement: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: administering construction contracts with minimal guidance; performing quality assurance inspections of contract work; drafting contract modifications with supporting documents; negotiating contract modifications; evaluating contract progress and verifying contractor pay requests; reviewing contract submittals; managing record drawings; enforcing compliance with contract requirements and correcting contractor compliance problems.. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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 to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Competencies Needed For The Position Building And Construction Contracting/Procurement Quality Management Reading Comprehension Conditions Of Employment One-year probationary period may be required. Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance. Other Essential Information Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date. This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) CP-18-Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY BE authorized. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%). Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment. Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. Point of contact for this announcement is Phil Ross and Bruce Walard 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. Qualifications Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants). Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.