About the Position: This is a permanent position with Headquarters, US Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE), Directorate of Civil Works. Mission: The Civil Works programs include water resource development activities including flood risk management, navigation, recreation, and infrastructure and environmental stewardship. Our mission also includes emergency response.

Duties

Serves as senior staff advisor, consultant, and technical expert in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of policies related to the execution of design, solicitation, and construction as performed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Serves as a senior design or construction engineer with responsibilities associated with the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) Project Management Office (PMO). Incumbent will be responsible for the development of Corps-wide engineering and construction policies, standards and criteria for delivery of DVA projects. Serves as the representative of USACE at meetings with local, state, and DVA representatives; congressional hearings; and on evaluations as a USACE technical expert in matters related to the delivery of DVA projects. Develops processes for management of virtual cadre members across the Enterprise to ensure consistent quality and sharing of lessons learned. Makes recommendations to senior leaders in response to MSC/District project assessment and acceptance activities in accordance with Engineering and Construction (ECB) 2016-17, Department of Veterans Affairs and other policy guidance. In addition to DVA management, incumbent will integrate MEGA Project requirements, design, construction and coordinate of reporting issues through senior leadership. Assists in the coordination with Headquarters Office of Counsel and Directorate Contracting Office to establish consistent acquisition strategies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are 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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Requirements: This position has a positive education requirement. To view the educational requirements, go to the links listed below for each series you are interested in applying for on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website: Landscape Architect (series 0807) -https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/landscape-architecture-series-0807/. Architect (series 0808) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/. Civil Engineer/Mechanical Engineer/Electrical Engineer (series 0810/0830/0850) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf. Physical Scientist (series 1301) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/. Geologist (series 1350) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350/. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which includes: applying professional knowledge of advanced engineering or architectural theories, principles, practices, concepts, standards, design development techniques, design including sustainable and construction criteria; overseeing facilities construction/engineering projects as it relates to variety of medical facility construction needs such as construction, alteration and repair of medical facilities to include hospitals, clinics, treatment facilities, etc.; developing policies to solve complex planning, design, engineering, and construction problems; evaluating effectiveness of design, acquisition, construction or facility management projects and policies used to support the organization's objectives; and providing advice, guidance, recommendations to senior officials from other Federal agencies, Members of Congress and their staffs, public entities and various audiences internally and externally to defend and support the organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsEngineering Planning, Design, and ConstructionFacilities EngineeringRequirements Analysis Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

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 RA-W1B7AA HQ US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20314 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk