About the Position: You will serve as Chief, Construction Support Branch and Deputy Construction Division Chief responsible to plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the Construction Support Branch, oversight of the Lewis and Clark Project Office, and for advisory functions for military and civil construction and control.

Duties

Plan and coordinate the work of the Branch through subordinate supervisors and technical experts. Represents the Construction Division Chief as needed to support District strategic goals and missions. Maintain overall technical responsibility and accountability for the technical adequacy of work. Plan and review organizational structure to adjust to rising and diminishing areas of construction due to workload fluctuation. Serve as the principal source of expertise and advice in contract administration and Federal Regulations pertaining to construction procurement. Provide technical inspection and assistance, analyses of construction problems, and recommendations on construction schedules, methods and materials to Area/Resident offices, other District elements and military and civilian customers.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a driver's license.
• Incumbent may be required to travel/perform Temporary Duty (TDY) 25% of the time.
• Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 - This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• Must obtain and maintain a SECRET (Tier 3) security clearance.

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 Requirement for Architect: Please follow this link to view the basic requirement for Architect occupation: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Basic Requirement for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineer: Please follow this link to view the basic requirement for the engineer occupations: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Basic Requirement for Geologist: Please follow this link to view the basic requirement for Geologist occupation: 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: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes which includes contract administration and management for all phases of military, civil, and environmental construction activities; and providing technical advice to staff and support to customers with engineering design, construction, and/or overall project management and execution. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires possession of a Professional Registration: Professional Engineering (PE), Professional Architect (AIA), or Professional Geologist. (Note: A copy of your current registration must be provided as part of your application packet.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsConstruction ManagementLeadershipProgram ManagementTechnical Competence 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 RH-W07102 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SEATTLE DO NOT MAIL Seattle, WA 98124 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk