About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, Engineering & Construction Division, Construction Branch, Southern NJ Resident Engineer Office (REO). The duty location is Gloucester City, NJ.

Duties

You will assist in reviewing plans, specifications, shop drawings, and requests for changes to determine site compatibility, applicability of terrain and soils, feasibility of structures and to anticipate problems. Observe and investigate all construction phases to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, procedures, use of materials, contract provisions and schedules, and shop drawings. Ensure adherence to safety program, checking work areas, methods of performance, etc., for safety practices. Assist with the preparation of cost estimates for contract modifications reflecting the status of construction progress, delays in construction, noted deficiencies, and compliance with standards, materials, and/or contract modifications.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position requires you to possess a Valid State Driver’s License.
• This position is subject to medical examination for medical surveillance to comply with OSHA regulations.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• The duties of this position require travel up to approximately 25% of the time.
• This position requires an initial 40 hr + 8 hr refresher OSHA training course for hazardous and toxic waste (HTRW) and other mandatory training courses.

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 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. Specialized Experience: Specialized Experience is defined as experience which includes: 1) Applying knowledge of both engineering and construction methods, techniques, materials and equipment, and safety practices; 2) Reading and interpreting engineering and architect plans and specifications; and 3) Assisting with the preparation of cost estimates for contract modifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Building and ConstructionOral CommunicationQuality ManagementTechnical CompetenceWritten Communication 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-09).

Education

Education Requirements: 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.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA DO NOT MAIL Philadelphia, PA 19103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk