This Interdisciplinary, GS-13, serves as assistant chief for the construction branch within the Engineering and Construction Division located in Rock Island, Illinois. This may be filled under any of the following occupational series, depending on the qualifications of the applicant and needs of the agency: Supervisory Architect, 0808 Supervisory Civil Engineer, 0810 Supervisory Environmental Engineer, 0819 Supervisory Mechanical Engineer, 0830 Supervisory Electrical Engineer, 0850

Duties

Provide advice and develop formal guidance to Area and Resident Engineers on all aspects of construction quality assurance. Oversees and/or personally performs pre-award reviews of solicitation documents for biddability, constructability, operability, environmental and sustainability compliance. Plans, organizes, coordinates, schedules, and reviews work of the branch office. Maintains constant surveillance over work progress, issues, and action taken, and ensures schedules are met. Coordination with Programs and Project Management Office in the formulation of construction programs, schedules and compilation of construction related reports.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent will be required to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated based on site specific, job related requirements, and must maintain this license.
• Professional Engineering OR Architectural License (or proof of registration) must be obtained within 18 months of being hired.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Level II in the Acquisition Career Field Facilities Engineering within 24 months of entrance on duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 Qualification Requirements: The qualification standards describing the minimum individual occupational series qualification requirements are linked below. Architecture Series, 0808: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Professional Engineering Series, 0810, 0819, 0830, 0850: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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 at the GS-12 level to include experience providing technical and administrative field control over construction being performed by contractor and subcontractors, such as interpreting plans and contract requirements and maintaining the continuing inspection of operations, conducting preconstruction conferences and advising contractors of contract requirements and general manner in which work is to be accomplished, etc.; experience making on-the-site decisions regarding compliance with contract provisions and environmental harmony and exercising engineering judgment where practical solutions to problems are encountered; and/or experience in providing technical oversight and guidance to construction inspectors and representatives. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Construction/Architect & Engineering (A&E)Contract ManagementLeadershipPartnering

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 GI-APF-W2R905 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL St. Louis, MO 63103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk