About the Position: This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. External status candidates should apply to Announcement #CERG243773367246. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details. This position will be located in St. Louis, MO and will allow for situational telework only. This position is NOT eligible for full-time telework.

Duties

Serves as the Architecture and Engineering Services (A-E) Coordinator for the St. Louis District, Project Engineer for Construction, and Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer responsible for quality assurance. As A-E Coordinator, Represents the Chief, Engineering and Construction Division to Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms on assigned contracts regarding professional issues. Appointed as Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer on selected contracts procured under the Brooks A-E Act. As Project Engineer, oversees construction for a variety of contracts at various locations within the two-state area (Missouri and Illinois). Serves as District office representative in contacts with representatives of interest concerned with proposed projects, explaining purpose/effect and participating in determinations that will be agreeable to the interested parties and the Government. Ensures A-E compliance with Professional Registration specific procedures for contract deliverables. Initiates, negotiates, and manages assigned contracts for Engineering and Construction Division and Planning Division.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Must possess a Professional Engineering (PE) license or Registered Architect License (RA) upon entry into the position.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain COR (Contracting Officer’s Representative) certification within 24 months of appointment and maintain certification.
• This is an Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) position.
• The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification Category assigned on the sequenced position Conditions of Employment field of the Position Description.

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 Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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 Qualifications: Basic Qualifications for Engineering Positions: Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer Basic Qualifications for Architect In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Minimum Qualifications: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes ensuring compliance for contract deliverables; advising on the interpretation of specifications, payments to contractors, and/or approval of drawings/submittals; recommending solutions and/or remedial actions for civil, environmental and/or construction projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the GS-13, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Building and ConstructionContracting/ProcurementLeadership 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-12).

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 RG-W2R903 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ST LOUIS DO NOT MAIL St. Louis, MO 63103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk