As a General Engineer, you will responsible for all aspects of professional engineering duties pertaining to project planning, design, construction and repair of buildings. Location of position:  Public Building Services, Office of Design and Construction, Washington DC. We are currently filling multiple vacancies.

Duties

Professional Engineering - Conducting site surveys to determine condition of structures and systems, evaluates requirements and recommends incorporation, modification or exclusion of various project features to best meet long-term needs of the government in consideration of such factors as urgency of needed repairs or redesign, useful life of building components and systems, and cost/benefits involved. Reviewing engineering problems and provides recommendations to GSA management. Preparing technical reports on engineering matters that influence current and future regional programs. Project Management - Range of responsibilities leading to the successful initiation, planning, execution, and closure of leasing, design, or construction projects, including prospectus level and non-prospectus level projects, which comprise the most major, politically sensitive, and complex initiatives. Contracting Officer's Representative - Represents GSA and the Contracting Officer (CO) on Architecture/Engineering, Construction Management, lease and Construction contracts as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and exercises delegated authority from the CO reviewing, inspecting, and directing work as it proceeds in compliance with contract requirements. Recommends payment for services received or appropriate action where non-conformance with the contract is discovered. Customer Service - Serving as the primary point of contact for a variety of customers both internal and external to the organization.

Requirements

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time).     If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-13salary range starts at $117,962 per year.If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.   BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEERS: A Degree in professional engineering OR a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience. For specifics on qualifying education and/or experience - use the following link: Basic Requirements for Engineer Positions.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  In addition to the Basic Requirements, all candidates must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience applying professional engineering principles, concepts, and practices in the design of construction or alteration projects involving large and complex buildings or major building systems, and the coordination of the activities of architects, engineers, tenants and construction contractors on such projects. This experience must include Project Manager experience to include: Managing complex leasing, design, construction and alterations projects involving large and complex buildings (balancing scope/quality, schedule, budget and risk) requiring the services of multiple disciplines (i.e., construction, design, IT, telecommunications, interior furnishings, etc.) from project initiation phase through financial closeout; Collaborates with customer officials to ensure optimum satisfaction of their program and project objectives to establish and/or manage customer expectations; Developing, managing, and balancing project plans, budgets, and schedules, including assessing risk and developing appropriate mitigation strategies Developing and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders utilizing relationship strategies and providing technical reports on architectural/engineering matters that influence current and future programs; Reviewing and inspecting Architect/Engineer, Construction Management, and construction contracts to ensure compliance with requirements and to recommend appropriate action to resolve issues; and Preparing independent estimates and reviews contractor's proposals in preparation for negotiations. This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.  

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:  https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ 

Contacts

• Address GSA, Public Buildings Service General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) 1800 F Street NW Washington, District of Columbia 20405 United States
• Name: Audrey Sullivan
• Phone: 505-340-5489
• Email: [email protected]