This position is located in the Project Management Branch of the Division of Engineering Services. The purpose of this position is to provide professional general engineering expertise in the evaluation of project design proposals, contracted Architectural-Engineering performance and construction contracts, in concert with the assessment of proposals by departmental and health program specialist. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Director, Project Management Branch.

Duties

Manage and direct assigned design and construction activities in direct-federal and federally-assisted projects. Participate in facility condition surveys on Federal owned installation to assess the existing architectural design. Monitor project progress, recommend adjustment of funding, schedules, and work for completing projects. Use Earned Value Management as a means of tracking and evaluating progress. Review project schedules, evaluates the effectiveness of contractor's performance of meeting contractual, technical and administrative requirements. Provide input to the management system for internal control of projects to include: assignment, tracking, reporting, coordination, and financial status. Make recommendation for changes in design, specifications, or method of operation to best accommodate changes in site conditions or to expedite construction schedule. Review technical designs completely by A/E firms with the responsibility of recognizing and rejecting unacceptable submittals, and assuring that the construction contract documents satisfy the terms of the design contract and enforces compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Provide technical general engineering support and general contract administrative support for the contracting officer. Serve as a member of the Selection Board for procurement of A/E services under the Brooks Act and other professional services. The incumbent is required to obtain a Federal Acquisition Certification for FAC-COR Level III or obtain this certification within twelve (12) months of beginning in this position.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Degree: Engineering. 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. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:Providing professional engineering expertise in evaluating project design proposals, contracted Architectural-Engineering performance, and construction contracts. Serving as a senior level engineer with overall responsibility for the technical and business management of major building or sanitation facility projects from the preliminary planning stage through design, construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and warranty period. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: The selected individual is required to hold and maintain a Professional Engineer License issued by a U.S. State or Territory. If licensure is not maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address IHS Headquarter 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 US
• Name: Latoya Smith-Butler
• Phone: (301) 443-5866
• Email: [email protected]