This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Engineering Technician (Civil) responsible for the review of plans and specifications, change orders, contract modification, findings of fact, claims, transfer documents, to determine feasibility and adaptability, conformance to Contract requirements.

Duties

GS-11 and GS-12: Participate with project personnel in research of contract plans and specifications and other project documentation, participate in conferences and perform negotiations with contractors. Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted by contractors, installation personnel, and Using Agencies for changes to contract plans and specifications prepare findings of fact on which contract modifications may be based. Prepare findings of fact on which contract modifications may be based. Prepare Independent Government Cost Estimates Monitors funds available on contracts and contract line items and advise project personnel on funds status. Assure adequate funding is available and has been committed and prepare final contract modifications for signature by the Contracting Officer/Administrative Contracting Officer. Analyze cost proposals from contractors for reasonableness and equity. Conduct negotiations as necessary to arrive at fair and equitable pricing and to protect the interests of the government. Review and analyze proposals submitted by contractors, installation personnel, and Using Agencies for changes to contract plans and specifications. Conduct negotiations as necessary to arrive at fair and equitable pricing and to protect the interests of the government. Monitor preparation and/or submission of documents necessary for timely contract closeout in accordance with contract requirements. Prepare report of facts and recommendation for action to supervisor or higher authorities for decision.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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. GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with construction management (quality and schedule management and technical issue resolution), construction contract administration (scoping and negotiation of modifications, submittal review, and payments), and supervision of subordinate professional employees. GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes construction management (quality and schedule management and technical issue resolution), construction contract administration (scoping and negotiation of modifications, submittal review, and payments), and supervision of subordinate professional employees.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GE-APF-W2SD01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, BALTIMORE DO NOT MAIL Baltimore, MD 21203 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk