This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense, 5 U.S.C., Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located on the island of Oahu, in the City & County of Honolulu. - This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Veteran Preference does not apply. - Incentives may be authorized, subject to agency determination and approval.

Duties

Serve as the Senior Project Engineer, Deputy Resident Engineer, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) Plan, coordinate and direct the accomplishment of various phases of construction. Work with contractor representatives in the development and review of construction progress schedules. Represent the Contracting Officer in negotiations with contractors. Observe construction at all stages to promote effective and efficient construction performance, identify major problems and take timely action. Perform various administrative functions relating to monitoring of work load, inspections, compliance with safety requirements, operating budget, public relations, and ordering and safeguarding Government property. Prepare quality assurance plans and ensure that all construction is accomplished in accordance with proper quality control and assurance procedures. Advise others in the performance of actions for resolving change orders, claims, differing site conditions, contract delays, and value engineering change proposals.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must currently possess and maintain a Professional Engineer (PE) license or Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Duties may require Temporary Duty (TDY) travel up to 20% of the time.
• Must possess and maintain a Driver's License.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain and maintain Contracting Officer’s Representative training requirements.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Workforce position. The employee must meet DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Newly appointed employees into a permanent position in the competitive service are required to serve a probationary period.
• DoD permanent employees converted to a new appointment through DHA may be subject to serving a new probationary period IAW 5 CFR 315, Subpart H.
• Incumbent must have or be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

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 Education Requirement for all professional engineering positions: 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 education requirements you must meet the specialized experience and Selective Placement Factor requirements: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) technical monitoring and administration of multi-million dollar civil works, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and/or Military Construction contracts; (2) directing contracted work to ensure its quality and compliance with designs and specifications, and (3) tracking progress and status of construction projects. 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. Selective Placement Factor: This position has selective placement factor which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment. Position requires the incumbent to have a state registration/license as a Professional Engineer (PE) license or Construction Manager (CCM) certification.

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 RM-W2SN03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-HONOLULU DO NOT MAIL Fort Shafter, HI 96858 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk