This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Works under the Supervisor of the Cost Engineering & Specifications Section. As a team lead, leading a staff within the Section to provide specifications and Biddability-Constructability-Operability-Environmental-Sustainability (BCOES) certifications supporting Civil Works projects.

Duties

Duties involve a broad range of specialized activities with a focus on Civil Engineering construction specifications development functions. The incumbent applies engineering expertise about large and complex Civil Works projects, as well as addressing unique project features that may be without precedent. Utilizes their staff to provide support for contracts nearing construction requests for proposals. Serves as Acting Section Chief in absence of the supervisor.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One-year trial period may be required.
• Temporary travel (TDY) up to approximately 10% of the time may be required.
• This is a Term position scheduled to last 13 months and may be extended to a maximum of eight years.

Qualifications

Position will be filled as a Term appointment NTE 13 months. Term appointments may be extended up to a maximum of eight years including the first year. Appointment may be made permanent without further competition. 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 Education Requirement for Each Series: Lead Engineer - All Engineers - GS-0801, GS-0810, GS-0819, GS-0830, GS-0850, GS-0896 Series Lead Landscape Architect - GS-0807 Series Lead Architect - GS-0808 Series Lead Geologist - GS-1350 Series AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Understanding and application of specifications and Biddability-Constructability-Operability-Environmental-Sustainability (BCOES) processes and policies AND 2) Serving on Project Delivery Teams (PDT) for providing technical input AND 3) Meeting projects budgets and schedule milestones. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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. Qualification requirement: Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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 GY-APF-W2R902 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW ORLEANS DO NOT MAIL New Orleans, LA 70160 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk