This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for enforcement of all technical and administrative provisions of assigned projects and in the management of Construction and A&E contracts. The incumbent may also be required to support other RD-TST contracts. The incumbent is further required to apply sound engineering principles and judgement throughout the performance of their duties.

Duties

As a GENERAL ENGINEER at the GS-0801-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Incumbent participates in defining research issues, gather market research, and supporting feasibility studies pertaining to the engineering elements of prospective projects. Uses the results of the research and studies to formulate criteria for both the design and funding requirements of project proposals. Participates in the budget development process for assigned projects. The incumbent uses engineering knowledge in structural mechanics, engineering mechanics, civil engineering and materials modeling and characterization to design, coordinate and manage technical implementation/fielding in support of tests to meet technical requirements. Based on test goals and objectives as provided by customers and experimenters, develop measurement requirements that will meet the integrated goals and objectives of all customers and experimenters. Incumbent works independently to accomplish these tasks including pretest predictions and weapons effects evaluation. Performs independent reviews of test results and data evaluation. Documents preliminary test results. Based on test goals and objectives as provided by customers and experimenters. This position develops, reviews, and provides technical oversight for the Test Division to support the test program initiatives and requirements. Manages the Construction and A&E Services IDIQ requirements and contracts for RD-TST and RD-TSTC, acting as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Conducts Quarterly Reviews and Award Fee sessions in the required timeframe. Ensures safety and security aspects are adhered to. Ensures payment disbursements are accepted and certified in a timely. Updates/informs Contracting Officer, RD-TST, and RD-TSTC of any issues/concerns pertaining to contract management execution. Initiates contracting process and tracks status of task orders. Updates and maintains disbursement spreadsheets to meet RD and HQ DTRA requirements reflecting current year obligation and execution rates. Supports the acquisition process for new Task Orders and Contract; ensures acquisition packages contain required documentation. Participates in pre-award contract meetings and constructability reviews; Review contractors' proposals to ensure it meets specifications at a reasonable price; Coordinates post-award contract meetings such as post-award kickoff meetings (as applicable), preconstruction conferences, schedule acceptance meetings, design review meetings (as applicable), and final inspections. Reviews and approves contractor administrative submittals such as schedules, environmental protection plan, design (as applicable) and construction quality control plan, health and safety plan, accident prevention plan; and coordinate review and approval of technical "Government-approved" submittals such as, shop drawings, product data, samples, design data, manufacturer's instructions, test plans/reports, and certificates. Represents the RD-TST and RD-TSTC as the technical representative in matters involving contract modifications and claims. As a technical representative and COR; Assists in identifying the need (and subsequent reason code) for a modification to scope, cost and/or schedule based on collaboration with the contractor, Supported Command, designer and/or other entities, After negotiation, preparing the final documentation and wording for the modification including justification for cost and time involved within the limits of the COR authority; Providing technical support for claims/disputes/terminations processing, negotiation, and resolution; reviewing and recommending approval of contractors' schedules of prices as the basis for payments and subsequent invoices; and Providing recommendations for retainage and/or withholding as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 50% of duty time CONUS/OCONUS. Valid Passport Required.
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Authorized - https://www.dtra.mil/Careers-Opportunities/DTRA-Opportunities/
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Engineering and Technical Management functional area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 4 years.
• The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years.
• This position requires PM certification per DTRA guidance for any work assigned to the incumbent as a Project Manager (PM).
• Possess either a Project Management Professional (PMP) Qualification or be actively working on obtaining a PMP within two years of being hired.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, within 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, Aug 30, 1993.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: At least four or more years of experience reviewing designs and technical submittals, at least four or more years providing management of contracts and/or assigned as Contract Officer Representative (COR); Bachelors in STEM related studies. Expert knowledge of project management in order to manage timelines, budget, and scope of ongoing projects. Expert knowledge and abilities applicable to a broad range of civil and construction engineering duties in order to modify standard practices, adapt equipment or techniques to solve a variety of problems. Expert knowledge of structural mechanics and engineering mechanics to design, coordinate and manage technical implementation/fielding. Comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations. List education substitution, if applicable: Masters in STEM related studies is suitable for substitution for 2 years of experience; PE License suitable to count as expert in design and review of designs and/or expert in related engineering field (Civil, General, Structural, Mechanical, Geological, ect.), PMP Certification counts for expert knowledge of Project Management. You may qualify at the GS 12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: At least two years of experience providing reviews of or executing design work and engineering services, at least two years of experience assisting in contract management and/or duties assigned as a Contract Officer Representative (COR); Bachelors in STEM related studies. Experience with project management and oversight of timelines, budget, and scope of ongoing projects. Experience with a broad range of engineering duties in order to modify standard practices, adapt equipment or techniques to solve a variety of problems. General knowledge of structural mechanics and engineering mechanics to design, coordinate and manage technical implementation/fielding. General knowledge of a broad range of civil engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0801, series as listed below: For the Engineering Series. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. 2. Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. 3. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. 4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all inclusive.).

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Defense Threat Reduction Agency 8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD MSC 6201 FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201 US
• Name: DTRA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-0259
• Email: [email protected]