About the Position: Serves as lead Project Engineer/Project Construction Manager with delegated responsibility for performing and/or directing field engineering functions for assigned major military, civil works, and interagency and international support projects.

Duties

Lead project engineer and contracting officer representative (COR) delegated the responsibility to direct and/or perform part of the full range of field engineering functions associated with a major military organization and/or project office. Observes and investigates construction continually at all stages to identify problems and recommends changes in design, specified use of materials or construction procedures to ensure performance as required by the plans and specifications. Assists Resident Engineer in interpreting intent of plans and specifications, confer with contractor to resolve differences of opinion, inspect contractor workmanship/materials to ensure compliance with all contractual, and regulatory requirements. Provides field measurements, computations and cost estimates, and first-hand information of site conditions, for use by office engineers in preparing contract modifications. Negotiates changes with contractors pertaining to costs, time, and other changes in original requirements. Responsible for the overall quality assurance program on assigned projects. Compiles data and prepares a variety of correspondence and reports. Ensures strict adherence to safety provisions of the contract.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Obtain and maintain a state issued driver's license.
• Obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification within 24 months of entrance on duty.
• Submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE Form 450 is required upon entering the position and annually there after.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to be worn during regular and recurring exposure to risks and discomforts that could cause injury.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 Requirement for Architect: Please follow this link to view the basic requirement for Architect occupation: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Basic Requirement for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineer: Please follow this link to view the basic requirement for the engineer occupations: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Basic Requirement for Geologist: Please follow this link to view the basic requirement for Geologist occupation: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating, advising on, overseeing, and/or directing military and civil works contracted construction work to ensure quality and compliance with plans, designs, and specifications. 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsContract AdministrationPlanning and EvaluatingProject ManagementQuality AssuranceTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: 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-11).

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

Contacts

• Address HF-APF-W2SJ02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SEATTLE DO NOT MAIL Seattle, WA 98134 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk