This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Performs and/or directs field engineering functions associated with major military, reservation, and/or remote Project Office construction operations to execute the district's construction mission.

Duties

Provides leadership with responsibility to direct and/or perform part of the full range of field engineering functions associated with major military, civil works, environmental, HTRW, or SFO projects, organizations and/or Project Offices. Compiles data and prepares a variety of correspondence and reports to communicate status of work accomplished, manage contracts, or justify actions, determinations, and recommendations. Enforces safety requirements of the contract and strives to achieve the Seattle District safety goals through implementation of the government Safety Program and ensuring effective development and implementation of the contractor's Safety Program.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to be worn during regular and recurring exposure to risks and discomforts that could cause injury.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 for Architect: Please follow this link to view the basic requirement for Architect occupation: Architecture Series 0808 (opm.gov) Basic Requirement for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineer: all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf (opm.gov) Basic Requirement for Geologist: Geology Series 1350 (opm.gov) 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 which includes evaluating, advising on, overseeing, and/or directing military and civil works contracted construction work to ensure quality and compliance with plans, designs, and specifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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.

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 RH-W07102 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SEATTLE DO NOT MAIL Seattle, WA 98124 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk