Telework/Remote within the Area of Responsibility of Northwestern Division may be approved. About the Position: The incumbent to this position is the technical authority/advisor on Quality and Review Management, Value Engineering, Silver Jackets Program Manager, A/E work, GIS of Civil Works, Military Construction, and International and Interagency Services projects in the five districts of the Northwestern Division (NWD).

Duties

Responsible for the preparation and the effective implementation of NWD's Quality Management Plan (QMP). Advises Division Quality Board and Regional Management Board on the status of the QMP and monitors overall compliance upon implementation. Researches new methods and procedures for quality management and recommends modifications to the QMP to the Division Quality Board. Ensures project specific quality plans (assurance or control) are prepared and coordinated with all elements of the Division as required. Develops, implements, and provides oversight of the Division's construction quality management program. Provides guidance and direction on the requirements of adequate and complete technical reviews of various types of deliverables. Serves as the Value Engineering Program Manager and assures a continuous effort in the performance of VE studies. Makes technical presentations on various topics within his/her specialty at USACE, governmental and public agencies, national, and international professional meetings. Provides interface with the involved elements to identify the problems and issues, seek a consensus on a proposed solution, and orchestrate an agreement. Ensures Districts keep customers and sponsors fully informed of technical construction management and cost engineering issues and their impact to projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires the incumbent to be a Registered Professional Engineer, Architect, or Geologist in accordance with ER 690-1-958, Appendix A. Basic Educational Requirement for Engineers: To view the basic education required to be an Engineer, please click here. Basic Educational Requirement for Landscape Architects: To view the basic education required to be an Landscape Architect, please click here. Basic Educational Requirement for Architects: To view the basic education required to be an Architect, please click here. Basic Educational Requirement for Geologist: To view the basic education required to be an Geologist, please click here. 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 in which includes experience in dam safety engineering activities which includes participation in quality management for engineer design and construction. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13 or equivalent). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:PartneringProblem SolvingStrategic ThinkingTechnical Competence 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-13).

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-W2SJAA US ARMY ENGINEER DIVISION-NORTHWESTERN DO NOT MAIL Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk