About the Position: As a Project Engineer and Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer the incumbent is responsible for monitoring construction operations on assigned projects for an Area or Resident Office and also serves as technical lead for contract administration, quality assurance, and surveillance of construction within an Area or Resident Office.

Duties

Monitors construction operations on assigned projects for an Area or Resident Office. Responsible for the surveillance of assigned construction projects involving military and/or civil construction activities through a quality assurance inspection team. Provides day-today direction for lower-graded engineers, construction representatives, and/or technicians concerning the operations of the work unit. Assists the Resident Engineer in interpreting intent of plans and specifications, conferring with contractor to resolve differences of opinion. Prepares modification documents which involves design changes, differing site conditions, variations in quantity estimates, changes in specifications and drawings, Reviews and analyzes plans and specifications, drawings, designs, site conditions, and proposed construction schedules to determine and recommend action necessary to correct deficiencies through modification of the contract.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This is a Temporary position intended to last 12 months. A temporary position may be extended to a maximum of three years and may be terminated at any time during the duration of the appointment, depending upon the needs of management.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% 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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan 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. Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the federal service which includes: 1.)Developing and executing construction projects and contract administration; Or 2.) Managing project time and cost growth; Or 3.) Analyzing plans and specifications, drawings and site conditions; Or 4.) Preparing Cost Estimates in connection with approved claims. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience applicants MUST meet the basic education requirements for the occupational series listed for this position. Your transcripts will be required as part of your application. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.htmlThe links listed below will take you to the Office of Personnel Management page that outlines these requirements. The term "Interdisciplinary" refers to multiple disciplines that may be qualifying for this position, applicants do not need to possess more than one of the acceptable disciplines. Any of the disciplines listed below are acceptable for this Interdisciplinary position. Architecture Series, 0808 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Civil Engineering Series, 0810 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/civil-engineering-series-0810/ Environmental Engineering Series, 0819 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/environmental-engineering-series-0819/ Mechanical Engineering Series, 0830 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/mechanical-engineering-series-0830/ Electrical Engineering Series, 0850 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/electrical-engineering-series-0850/ Geology Series, 1350 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350/ You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Construction ManagementContracting/ProcurementProject Management 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 RH-W07105 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-KANSAS CITY DO NOT MAIL Kansas City, MO 64106 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]