About the Position: The Alaska District is seeking to fill a Resident Engineer position in the Chugach Area Office. An ideal candidate will have strong experience in construction quality management, interpreting construction contracts, and leading project delivery teams. Candidates should possess an in-depth knowledge of construction contract administration, excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, and an ability to leverage the talents of a diverse team.

Duties

Supervises the Resident Office engineering staff and work operations at a variety of geographically dispersed subordinate project offices. Ensures compliance with the contractor's quality control programs, and reviews safety plans for compliance with applicable specifications and manuals. Applies full professional engineering knowledge together with practical knowledge of construction methods and techniques in accomplishing assignments. Takes all actions in relation to processing of contractual documents without authority to: render a final decision of the Contracting Officer in connection with disputes.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Responsibilities of the position require incumbent to possess and maintain registration/ certification.
• Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain a Secret T3 security clearance.

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleRe-employed AnnuitantReinstatementVeterans 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. Basic Requirement: This position has a basic entry requirement. The entry requirement requires completion of education or a combination of education and experience sufficient to be comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a four year course of study with a major in the professional or scientific field. Please refer to the following sites for all possible ways to meet the Basic Requirements for this position: Architecture Series 0808 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ All Professional Engineering Positions 0800 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes, leading project delivery teams, managing construction projects and administering construction contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-12). This position has a Selective Placement Factor Requirement: This position requires registration as a professional engineer and/or professional architect at the time of application. (Must submit a copy of licensure at time of application.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Building and ConstructionDecision MakingLeadershipOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingTeamworkTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement GS-13: 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-12).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address EV-APF-W2SN04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, ALASKA DO NOT MAIL Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk