This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position functions under the general supervision of the Resident Engineer who assigns work in terms of priorities and specific construction requirements prior to construction activities. This position is located in West Point, NY.

Duties

Review contractor proposals to insure completeness and appropriateness. Prepare technical analysis or Pre-negotiation Objectives as required based on cost analysis of contractor's proposal and Government estimate. Develop construction methods and quality control techniques for projects that involve specialized facilities with special purpose technical equipment installation and structural features. Monitor progress on contract as represented by contractor prepared progress charts and network analysis systems. Conduct negotiations with contractor personnel on modifications and negotiated contracts. Review plans and specifications prior to contract advertisement to determine such things as practicability from a construction standpoint.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license.
• Up to 25% business travel is required.
• This position may require a Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) physical examination pending job requirements.
• Working outdoors in all types of weather that includes a wide variety of issues such as extreme temperatures, river conditions, and possible injury from the use of a variety of tools, as well as, wet working surfaces is required.
• Physical mobility and maneuverability are required to bend, lift, climb, stand, push, pull, lift and walk to potentially hazardous job sites is required.

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. In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Interpreting plans and specifications to ensure that contractor's work is performed in accordance with accepted construction practices; 2) Communicating with contractor representatives for mutual understanding and agreement; 3) Ensuring strict adherence to all applicable safety provisions to the contract; and 4) Managing construction project at all stages to resolve problems encountered during field visits. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Evaluating construction methods for potential issues; 2) Preparing cost estimates of projects to compare against contractor proposals ; 3) Negotiating revisions to contractual agreements; and 4) Inspecting or reviewing projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SD02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW YORK DO NOT MAIL New York, NY 10278 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk